Best way to self bleed brakes
03-12-2010, 10:03 AM
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Best way to self bleed brakes
I'm having Mike do my brake calipers. When they return, what does everyone use to bleed their brakes? Self bleeding methods? Want to get them on and going in a hurry so see how that extra 100hp 
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03-12-2010, 10:09 AM
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03-12-2010, 10:32 AM
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Easiest thing ever. I also replaced my old brake fluid with Blue dot 4 brake fluid and when I saw blue, I knew it was new. Cool, that rhymes.
03-12-2010, 12:21 PM
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03-12-2010, 12:29 PM
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I really like to Motive as well when I've borrowed a friends. I've got a caliper side bleeder that I use from Griots, but you need an air compressor to use it. http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...rrivals&page=1
All things being equal I like the Motive better, but if you want to save some money and have a more flexible solution the Griots is pretty good (providing you have an air compressor).
All things being equal I like the Motive better, but if you want to save some money and have a more flexible solution the Griots is pretty good (providing you have an air compressor).
03-12-2010, 10:41 PM
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"Crossed" brake system
I installed speed bleeders (Dorman #12701, from Orileys) and then siphon out old fluid in the master cylinder. Then I use a 12 oz bottle of fluid to replace fluid removed (syphoned) from the M/C. Now I take a 32 oz bottle of fluid and remove top cap AND puncture a 3/8" hole in foil on top seal (DO NOT REMOVE SEAL) and place upside down on top of the M/C and it will automatically refill the M/C (you can hear it dripping to refill the M/C). When you don't hear anymore dripping, bottle is EMPTY. Start by bleeding in this order:
Right rear passanger,
Left front driver,
Left rear driver, and
Right front passenger.
I buy six (6) feet of 3/16" clear tubing and cut in half and bleed into gallon milk bottles laying on their sides.
This system sure saves alot of money for other mods, and doesn't take long, very quick.
Note: the Corvette brakes are crossed and connected front to back. This helps prevent the Vette from spinning out when one brake is lost. I do not know how far back, years, they go with the "crossed" brake system. Maybe someone can fill us in on this. Thanks!
Right rear passanger,
Left front driver,
Left rear driver, and
Right front passenger.
I buy six (6) feet of 3/16" clear tubing and cut in half and bleed into gallon milk bottles laying on their sides.
This system sure saves alot of money for other mods, and doesn't take long, very quick.
Note: the Corvette brakes are crossed and connected front to back. This helps prevent the Vette from spinning out when one brake is lost. I do not know how far back, years, they go with the "crossed" brake system. Maybe someone can fill us in on this. Thanks!
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03-20-2010, 03:45 PM
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This is probably the most cost effective and easiest tool you can use to bleed brakes. I tried the speedbleeders and did not like them. I also have a Mity Vac, and it works ok, but the Motion Pro tool works better/easier for me and I can use it on all my vehicles. $19.95
It works essentially the same as the Speedbleeders do, but you can simply move it from one bleeder to the next.
http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0143
It works essentially the same as the Speedbleeders do, but you can simply move it from one bleeder to the next.
http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0143
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03-20-2010, 04:22 PM
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Safety Car
I like that motive bleeder. Which cap adaptor fits the C6 the late model GM cap?
03-20-2010, 10:09 PM
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Melting Slicks
Late Model Ford/GM Bleeder 0108. Features Custom cap to fit most late model GM cars and trucks. Fits Cadillac's, Buick's, Chevrolet's, Oldsmobile's,Poniac's Saturn's, also fits 2005 + Ford Mustangs. This kit comes with adapter 1108.
