Brake fluid flush 1999 vette
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Brake fluid flush 1999 vette
I have been searching this site for over an hour now and have read many different threads to which order of brake i bleed first some say LR, others say RR clarification would be greatly appreciated thank you
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From: Darien IL
I don't think it really matters. I know I don't pay any attention to starting at any particular corner when bleeding brakes. I bleed brakes several times a year as I do track time events.
My method and certainly not the only way:
1. Suction out as much fluid as possible from master cylinder using a turkey baster. Get rid of as much old fluid as possible first as it reduces time to bleed out old fluid.
2. Refill master cylinder with DOT 4 brake fluid. Usually Prestone, Valvoline or other brand name with high dry boiling point. For street use the wet boiling point may be more useful. It will take almost 1 pint to refill.
3. Pick a corner and attach clear hose to bleed screw and stick end of hose in suitable container.
4. Have assistant push down slow on brake pedal while screw is cracked open. Hold pedal down until screw is loosely closed. Lift off pedal slowly. Repeat down-up until fluid is clear like the stuff poured out of the bottle.
4. Repeat for other 3 corners.
I usually do either both front or both rears together because I have that end off the ground and its faster.
It's probably more important that it gets done as brake fluid is hygroscopic which means it attracts moisture. You should by 2 pints of fluid to do the job.
My method and certainly not the only way:
1. Suction out as much fluid as possible from master cylinder using a turkey baster. Get rid of as much old fluid as possible first as it reduces time to bleed out old fluid.
2. Refill master cylinder with DOT 4 brake fluid. Usually Prestone, Valvoline or other brand name with high dry boiling point. For street use the wet boiling point may be more useful. It will take almost 1 pint to refill.
3. Pick a corner and attach clear hose to bleed screw and stick end of hose in suitable container.
4. Have assistant push down slow on brake pedal while screw is cracked open. Hold pedal down until screw is loosely closed. Lift off pedal slowly. Repeat down-up until fluid is clear like the stuff poured out of the bottle.
4. Repeat for other 3 corners.
I usually do either both front or both rears together because I have that end off the ground and its faster.
It's probably more important that it gets done as brake fluid is hygroscopic which means it attracts moisture. You should by 2 pints of fluid to do the job.
Last edited by UstaB-GS549; Apr 4, 2017 at 08:15 PM.
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Unless you have a Tech II, you will not be replacing the fluid that lives in the ABS pump. The fluid absorbs moisture, the moisture will eventually cause corrosion in the pump. There are currently no working repair methods and only used parts for replacement, if you can find one and are willing to pay the price. I take my 2000 to a facility with a Tech II every other year for complete brake fluid service. I also "exercise" the pump regularly to keep it functional.
