Recommendation on bleeding the brake system
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Recommendation on bleeding the brake system
Hi
Every time I demand the brakes, I have problems with the DOT 3 fluid in the system, the pedal gets spongy and I have to bleed the sistem very frequently.
I want to change to DOT 5.1 and for that I want to drain all the DOT 3.
The question is, can I do it exclusively with my TECH II or is it convenient to get help and do it manually in the traditional way?
Thanks!!
Every time I demand the brakes, I have problems with the DOT 3 fluid in the system, the pedal gets spongy and I have to bleed the sistem very frequently.
I want to change to DOT 5.1 and for that I want to drain all the DOT 3.
The question is, can I do it exclusively with my TECH II or is it convenient to get help and do it manually in the traditional way?
Thanks!!
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Tech II bleed is the best, especially if you're changing fluid, because it will properly cycle the ABS pump. 100% recommended.
I did an old school bleed when I swapped my calipers and couldn't get it where I was happy with the car, so I took it to work the next day and had them do it.
I did an old school bleed when I swapped my calipers and couldn't get it where I was happy with the car, so I took it to work the next day and had them do it.
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