Brake ??'s
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From: Wilbraham Mass.
Brake ??'s
I am going to have my brake calipers powder coated and I was wondering is there any sequence to bleeding the brake on the install, and has any one run into any problems?
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From: Hudson WI
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Originally Posted by mike72
I think you start at right rear, left rear, right front and left front.
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From: Dallas Tx
The service manual tells this order for bleeding:
Right Rear
Left Front
Left Rear
Right Front.
It also gives a procedure for bleeding the master cylinder before the calipers if the master cylinder got air into it. May be best to avoid that by figuring out a way to plug the lines while the calipers are off, and not run the M/C dry. Maybe golf tees and duct tape? If you leave the cap on the M/C not too much will run out while disconnecting, then try to get a tee in there quick.
Right Rear
Left Front
Left Rear
Right Front.
It also gives a procedure for bleeding the master cylinder before the calipers if the master cylinder got air into it. May be best to avoid that by figuring out a way to plug the lines while the calipers are off, and not run the M/C dry. Maybe golf tees and duct tape? If you leave the cap on the M/C not too much will run out while disconnecting, then try to get a tee in there quick.
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From: Coppin' a tan from the Messiah's aura
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Originally Posted by Michrider
The service manual tells this order for bleeding:
Right Rear
Left Front
Left Rear
Right Front.
It also gives a procedure for bleeding the master cylinder before the calipers if the master cylinder got air into it. May be best to avoid that by figuring out a way to plug the lines while the calipers are off, and not run the M/C dry. Maybe golf tees and duct tape? If you leave the cap on the M/C not too much will run out while disconnecting, then try to get a tee in there quick.
Right Rear
Left Front
Left Rear
Right Front.
It also gives a procedure for bleeding the master cylinder before the calipers if the master cylinder got air into it. May be best to avoid that by figuring out a way to plug the lines while the calipers are off, and not run the M/C dry. Maybe golf tees and duct tape? If you leave the cap on the M/C not too much will run out while disconnecting, then try to get a tee in there quick.
To avoid air in lines, top off mc after each caliper swap...it is manageable, and will save you tons of extra work.
