Dumb question after doing a dumb thing (brake flush)
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Dumb question after doing a dumb thing (brake flush)
I did a bunch of stuff to my car (painted and rebuilt calipers, new rotors, pads and SS brake lines...pics will come soon)....
In the process, I did not plug the brake lines (thats the dumb part) so brake fluid slowly leaked because of gravity (note that the brake resovoir is now empty except just a little of what I can see from the top). I was planning on doing a full brake fluid flush anyways (with the help of my Motive Bleeder)....
Questions is do I need to do anything because there is no fluid left in the resovoir?
Can I just refill the resovoir with new fluid and proceed to bleed the brakes in the correct sequence... with my Power Bleeder?
Note that I have not pumped the brake pedal at all after opening brake system (only smart thing I did)
I remember seeing some posts, something about the ABS and air in it .....?
Any suggestions on flushing the brake system would be appreciated....thanks in advance
I would hate to get it towed to the dealer....
Manny
Save the wave! :seeya
It seems like alot more vette owners waved back in the 90s (92 Black Rose Corvette) than now (01 A4 NBM)....
[Modified by OmVette, 2:56 PM 7/7/2003]
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In the process, I did not plug the brake lines (thats the dumb part) so brake fluid slowly leaked because of gravity (note that the brake resovoir is now empty except just a little of what I can see from the top). I was planning on doing a full brake fluid flush anyways (with the help of my Motive Bleeder)....
Questions is do I need to do anything because there is no fluid left in the resovoir?
Can I just refill the resovoir with new fluid and proceed to bleed the brakes in the correct sequence... with my Power Bleeder?
Note that I have not pumped the brake pedal at all after opening brake system (only smart thing I did)
I remember seeing some posts, something about the ABS and air in it .....?
Any suggestions on flushing the brake system would be appreciated....thanks in advance
I would hate to get it towed to the dealer....
Manny
Save the wave! :seeya
It seems like alot more vette owners waved back in the 90s (92 Black Rose Corvette) than now (01 A4 NBM)....
[Modified by OmVette, 2:56 PM 7/7/2003]
[Modified by OmVette, 3:27 PM 7/7/2003]
[Modified by OmVette, 3:32 PM 7/7/2003]
[Modified by OmVette, 4:12 PM 7/7/2003]
Drifting
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Re: Dumb question after doing a dumb thing (OmVette)
Well, I am very curious to hear what happens with this. All I've ever been told is to absolutly never let the master cylinder drain empty as then air gets in the ABS module and the only way to bleed it at that point is with a Tech-2 at a dealership.
Maybe you'll be the first on here to find out if this is true or not.
Jon
http://www.c5howto.com
Maybe you'll be the first on here to find out if this is true or not.
Jon
http://www.c5howto.com
Burning Brakes
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From: DFW tx
Re: Dumb question after doing a dumb thing (jmX)
You should pull the master cylinder and bench bleed it. Remove the master from the car and put it in a vise to hold it steady. Run flexible plastic tubing from the brake line connectors on the master back into the master reservoir. (you can buy a kit that has the fittings/hose) Fill with brake fluid and pump the master smoothly and slowly with a screwdriver or similar until you don't see bubbles. Put the master back in the car, connect the lines, and bleed in proper sequence. 2001+ is RR, LF, LR, RF and 2000 models and below are RR, LR, RF, LF. Be sure you get the sequence right or your brakes will be spongey.
As far as the ABS goes, I have heard the same story as jmX -- you need a tech 2 to bleed it. Let us know how it goes.
As far as the ABS goes, I have heard the same story as jmX -- you need a tech 2 to bleed it. Let us know how it goes.
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Re: Dumb question after doing a dumb thing (Jeff Jeff)
2001+ is RR, LF, LR, RF and 2000 models and below are RR, LR, RF, LF.
Le Mans Master
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Re: Dumb question after doing a dumb thing (Jeff Jeff)
Mine was dry for several months due to brake work and the system didn't bleed using the usual order. When the order was reversed using the closest caliper (DS front), fluid started to flow. The rear calipers took a little longer to flow but the system did finally bleed and the new check valve bleeder screws worked well.
Burning Brakes
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From: DFW tx
Re: Dumb question after doing a dumb thing (gpflepsen)
What changed to warrant the different bleed sequence?
