[Z06] Brake bleeding
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Heel & Toe
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From: Santa Rosa California
Brake bleeding
When bleeding the brakes on a 2001 Z06 do you need to activate the ABS system to get new fluid in for a complete bleed? Will using a power bleeder like a Motive get the fluid in the ABS system out?
Burning Brakes
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From: Eastern PA
I did find you a good deal on the forum if you don't want to pay full price-Motive power bleeder 0108 - $40
:https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...0108-40-a.html
Last edited by ezrider4u2; Jan 17, 2015 at 06:45 AM.
Drifting
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From: Bushkill Twp. PA
St. Jude Donor '17
I use a motive power bleeder. Its incredibly easy to use and you can bleed the brakes yourself in about an hour with zero mess (assuming you get the catch bottle too). This does not flush/bleed the ABS unit. From my understanding you need the equipment a service tech has to do this. I bleed my brakes several times a year for track use. The idea is that you activate the ABS at the track, so after a few days and a few bleeds, the ABS unit is flushed too. There is an order to the bleed that is not ordinary. I know its not furthest wheel to closest wheel though. I'm sure someone will chime in with it. If not PM me and I'll get it from out in the garage.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
I have a Motive Power bleeder and a Tech 2. I've bled my brakes both ways and found no difference doing it thhe old fashioned way. Brakes worked great afterwards and I got clean fluid flowing out afterwards the old way, too. You don't have to have a Tech 2, I happen to have one do to unusual circumstances. But you do have to buy a Motive Power, it makes the job so easy and you can quickly do it yourself. Well worth the money.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Winston-Salem North Carolina
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
I bleed my brakes before every track event, and part of regular maintenance during the year. Its not a total bleed but more of a caliper/resivour fluid change. I have speed bleeders, one man job, 15 minutes or so.
Drifting
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From: Oklahoma
I've been bleeding my brakes for over 8 years old school style for road racing. I used to bleed my SVT Cobra several times a year as I was open tracking 6-8 times per year. I have only done my 2001 Z06 once since I bought it two years ago but I did it the exact same way. Took to the track for three 15-20 minute sessions and she stopped as expected.
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Drifting
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Has anyone ever removed the calipers without letting the system bleed out. I wanted to remove my calipers to re-powerdercoat them and put new pistons and seals in. But I dont want the system to bleed out from the lines. I cant clamp the rubber hose that goes to the calipers because I have braided lines now over rubber. What options to I have. Maybe a plug or something, idk...
Drifting
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From: Oklahoma
Has anyone ever removed the calipers without letting the system bleed out. I wanted to remove my calipers to re-powerdercoat them and put new pistons and seals in. But I dont want the system to bleed out from the lines. I cant clamp the rubber hose that goes to the calipers because I have braided lines now over rubber. What options to I have. Maybe a plug or something, idk...
Safety Car
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From: Philadelphia PA
Even if you don't bleed the ABS system, and you just do a regular bleed, won't the new fluid make it's way into the ABS system, mix in with the old fluid?
Would it be like removing dirty clutch fluid from the reservoir?
If you do it multiple times, after working the system, it will eventually get clean? And you'll have clean fluid in the ABS system?
Would it be like removing dirty clutch fluid from the reservoir?
If you do it multiple times, after working the system, it will eventually get clean? And you'll have clean fluid in the ABS system?
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Oklahoma
Even if you don't bleed the ABS system, and you just do a regular bleed, won't the new fluid make it's way into the ABS system, mix in with the old fluid?
Would it be like removing dirty clutch fluid from the reservoir?
If you do it multiple times, after working the system, it will eventually get clean? And you'll have clean fluid in the ABS system?
Would it be like removing dirty clutch fluid from the reservoir?
If you do it multiple times, after working the system, it will eventually get clean? And you'll have clean fluid in the ABS system?