Whats the Brake bleeding sequence????
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Re: Whats the Brake bleeding sequence???? (Mag Red Monster)
Actually I've heard it depends on the year. For my 2000 I did RR LR RF LF. Used a Mighty Vac II and it really made things a lot easier. :cheers:
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Re: Whats the Brake bleeding sequence???? (Mag Red Monster)
You might want to research this a bit more. My understanding the RR LR RF LF is good for 97-99 but changed for '00 up. Maybe someone with more knowledge will chime in.
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Re: Whats the Brake bleeding sequence???? (luvinc5)
I installed the speed bleeders :D
does anyone know this for sure :) :cheers:
You might want to research this a bit more. My understanding the RR LR RF LF is good for 97-99 but changed for '00 up. Maybe someone with more knowledge will chime in.
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Re: Whats the Brake bleeding sequence???? (Mean Green 2000)
Actually..WWC sent me some speed bleeders by mistake. So how do they work? What's their advantage?
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Re: Whats the Brake bleeding sequence???? (Mag Red Monster)
it's got a built-in "check valve" that allows you to continuosly pump the brake during bleeding, this prevents having to close the valve after each pump, avoiding the sucking in of air into the system.
10mm wrench and it's the little rubber covered nipple protruding just above the connection point of the brake line to the caliper :)
10mm wrench and it's the little rubber covered nipple protruding just above the connection point of the brake line to the caliper :)
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Re: Whats the Brake bleeding sequence???? (Mean Green 2000)
So in essence it makes bleeding the brakes a one man process?????? Oen the bleeder, get in the car, press the brake.................pump.............. press brake to the floor.........etc...........then close the bleeder????? :crazy:
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Re: Whats the Brake bleeding sequence???? (Mag Red Monster)
exactly.....setup something to catch the fluid coming out and pump the brake away...clear, bubble free liquid exits, stop pumping and shut the valve :)
and don't let the resevoir go dry :)
and don't let the resevoir go dry :)
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Re: Whats the Brake bleeding sequence???? (Mean Green 2000)
I sat in the car and pumped the brakes on command. The mechanic started in the front and when to each wheel two times making sure all the air was out. He had to fill the reservoir twice, just like normal.
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Re: Whats the Brake bleeding sequence???? (wallstAL)
With the Mighty Vac I didn't have to get into the car and push the brake at all...don't even have Speed Bleeders. It took about 20-30 minutes to do them all. I used the Super Blue stuff and it made it real easy to see when I was getting fresh fluid. Good luck. :cheers:
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Re: Whats the Brake bleeding sequence???? (Mag Red Monster)
Yes, as mentioned above I think it depends on the year as to which sequence you should use. Depends if your braking system divides, Fronts and Rears, or pairs them diagonally; one front with the diagonal rear.
Don't have acess to my manual for the 2001 right now or I'd look it up for ya.
Good luck.
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Don't have acess to my manual for the 2001 right now or I'd look it up for ya.
Good luck.
Mark
