bleeding brakes question
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Burning Brakes
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bleeding brakes question
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I am changing out the brake fluid this weekend and also have to bleed the brakes but want to confirm the bleeding procedure for a 2000 coupe.
I believe it is right rear, left rear right front and finally left front. Is this correct and is there any other special procedure that needs to be done?
Thank you for your help.
Allen
I am changing out the brake fluid this weekend and also have to bleed the brakes but want to confirm the bleeding procedure for a 2000 coupe.
I believe it is right rear, left rear right front and finally left front. Is this correct and is there any other special procedure that needs to be done?
Thank you for your help.
Allen
Burning Brakes
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In order:
right rear
left front
left rear
right front
This is tool I used (or you could get some speed bleeders):
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1022439
Ps... I have a 2001 and I think you and Jeff are right about the 2000 being different...
right rear
left front
left rear
right front
This is tool I used (or you could get some speed bleeders):
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1022439
Ps... I have a 2001 and I think you and Jeff are right about the 2000 being different...
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Originally Posted by BEEN THERE
Excuse my ignorance since I use Speed Bleeders...but do you have to take the wheels of at all with a Vacum Bleeder? Also does it push the fliud through the lines so that it is pressurized to bleed or does it suck it though the master cylinder?
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Thank you all very much for the input.
Sprinter, that is very ingeniuous to build that yourself. I don't have all the parts, or the time right now, so I will probably do the 2 person method.
I have been trying to find an auto parts store that has the ATE brand in stock locally but haven't found one. Do you know who carries this brand on the shelf?
Sprinter, that is very ingeniuous to build that yourself. I don't have all the parts, or the time right now, so I will probably do the 2 person method.
I have been trying to find an auto parts store that has the ATE brand in stock locally but haven't found one. Do you know who carries this brand on the shelf?
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Originally Posted by jefsvet
I just did this last weekend on my 2k coupe. The GM service manual states:
RR
LR
RF
LF
Good luck.
Jeff
RR
LR
RF
LF
Good luck.
Jeff
Here's a tip to speed things along. Use a turkey baster or similar to remove the old fluid from the master cylinder. Refill will new, then start bleeding the brakes. This way you're certain to have fresh fluid in the lines and calipers.
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Originally Posted by rcknusa
Thank you all very much for the input. Sprinter, that is very ingeniuous to build that yourself. I don't have all the parts, or the time right now, so I will probably do the 2 person method. I have been trying to find an auto parts store that has the ATE brand in stock locally but haven't found one. Do you know who carries this brand on the shelf?
I can understand not wanting to build the contraption I did... luckily I had all the parts lying around at work so it only took me about 30minutes to build. You shouldnt have to take the wheels off to bleed your brakes (speedbleeders/ vacuum bleeder), but it makes it a lot easier. Just use some clear plastic tubing over the fitting so that the brake fluid can run into a container.
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SPEED BLEEDERS! 
Much less expensive and no need to remove wheels. Use a short piece of 1/4" ID clear vinyl tubing to slip over the nipple and run it down to a glass jar. I took a standard Mason Jar lid, punched a hole in the lid just large enough for the tube to fit into. By using a glass jar, it has enough weight to sit upright while you're purging the fluid. Keeps things nice and clean. HTH
Robert
Much less expensive and no need to remove wheels. Use a short piece of 1/4" ID clear vinyl tubing to slip over the nipple and run it down to a glass jar. I took a standard Mason Jar lid, punched a hole in the lid just large enough for the tube to fit into. By using a glass jar, it has enough weight to sit upright while you're purging the fluid. Keeps things nice and clean. HTHRobert
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Thank you all, this is great information. I will be doing this job a little later today. I actually found speed bleeders at Pep Boys and will be going with the valvoline fluid. Again, thank you all for your help. 
Have a great weekend.
Have a great weekend.