Brake Bleeding Question !!
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Brake Bleeding Question !!
Sorry if this is dumb (wont be the first time 
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Going to install Speed Bleeders today or tomarrow.
When I bleed...... do I keep the brake fluid resevoir cap on or off ???
Thanks,
DH
)Going to install Speed Bleeders today or tomarrow.
When I bleed...... do I keep the brake fluid resevoir cap on or off ???
Thanks,
DH
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Originally Posted by jmzvet
I also have SpeedBleeders but I had someone pushing the brake pedal last time I did it. What's the procedure for doing it solo?
Proceedure:
1. attatch hose to Speed bleeder
2. loosen 1/4-1/2 turn
3. pump brake pedal
4. tighten Speed Bleeder
The whole idea of the Speed Bleeder is that you DON"T need someone else pumpin the pedal!!!!!!!!!!!
I did 5 full pumps for each wheel. It used almost a whole small bottle of brake fluid. Pedal feels nice and firm
DH
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I don't know anything about a manual vette, but on my 1990 BMW e30 325i, I have a 5 speed, and the clutch slave cylinder has a line from the brake fluid reservoir going to the slave cylinder. I had to make sure there was fluid in that line all the time, and no air got in - if it's the same on the C5, might want to keep that in mind. Also, I bled the slave cylinder after replacing it - and it was real easy to do, if that helps? Same procedure as the brakes (for me anyway)
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Originally Posted by Lancer033
I've always just left the cap off and topped the fluid off as needed.
Speed Bleeders= one of the best mods ever
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Originally Posted by Dirty Howie
I bought the bladder bag and hose that is available on the Speed Bleeder web site.
Proceedure:
1. attatch hose to Speed bleeder
2. loosen 1/4-1/2 turn
3. pump brake pedal
4. tighten Speed Bleeder
The whole idea of the Speed Bleeder is that you DON"T need someone else pumpin the pedal!!!!!!!!!!!
I did 5 full pumps for each wheel. It used almost a whole small bottle of brake fluid. Pedal feels nice and firm
DH
Proceedure:
1. attatch hose to Speed bleeder
2. loosen 1/4-1/2 turn
3. pump brake pedal
4. tighten Speed Bleeder
The whole idea of the Speed Bleeder is that you DON"T need someone else pumpin the pedal!!!!!!!!!!!
I did 5 full pumps for each wheel. It used almost a whole small bottle of brake fluid. Pedal feels nice and firm
DH
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I bled mine last weekend using speedbleeders and the IV bag. I checked the brake fluid resevior after bleeding each wheel and added fluid as needed removing the cap each time. It took longer to get the car in the air than it did to bleed all 4 calipers. It is very easy.