it seems using the classic way would kick the dirt around more, therefore more dirt will flow out when the bleeder opens.....im not sure ive never done this before.

Im a bit weary of doing the 2 man way because i heard of master cylinders going using this method especially if your car has high miles and the fluid hasnt been changed regularly. My car only has 78k but the fluid hasnt been changed since 04 i believe(acura said certified preowned cars get new fluid).

Is the classic way of doing a brake flush(2man) more effective than using a vacuum pump?

 

I always do it the 2 man way. I've never tried the vacuum way though.

 

One of my favorite purchases to date: Motive Power Bleeder

 

the "2 man" method is NOT more effective than a vacuum bleeder. i just flushed my brake system 2 weeks ago the "2 man" way and i still have air in my lines after bleeding all four corner 5 times in the correct sequence. i used a vacuum pump 2 days later and now my brakes are back to normal. i have abs on my 01 gsr, i dont know if that makes a difference.

 

done bled my brakes the 2 man way so many times its not even funny, and guess what, still air in lines, so i'm gonna have it power bled.. i hate doing brakes..

 

When i beleed my brakes i Open the 2 Front nipples for 10-15 Minutes and let it bleed out than close them. Then open the back 2 for 10-15 Min. Then open all 4 for 10-15 Min. DONT TOUCH THE BRAKE PEDAL. This method works everytime and you only need 1 person. I have never had a problem when i do this and it seems to be the easiet way.

 

^^^what he said. Except do the rears first. You want to start out with the longest line. or furthest from the master cylinder. I wouldn't neccesarily say 15 minutes each. And open them in sequence. RR, LR, RF, LF. And make sure you're on a VERY level surface.

 

Yeah i gravity bleed works good

 

i always heard to start with the closest spot when bleeding brakes. this way the air has a chance to travel all the way out to the end of the brake line if it's in a line going to the back.

 

i used the vacuum pump from mityvac. it was okay, it would've been better if they had a nice set of instructions and some better fittings and adapters but it works.

 

I don't know about 98+ Integras with the revised ABS system, but for 94-97 Integras, NONE of the bleed sequences posted here so far have been correct.

According to Helms, you go in an X pattern starting with passenger side rear.

94-97 Integra brake bleeding sequence:
1. Right Rear
2. Left Front
3. Left Rear
4. Right Front

 

Dunno. Not gonna argue. But I've worked in a shop for the last 4 years and not once have I had any problem starting furthest from the master Cylinder. Oh well. To each their own. Just giving my 2 cents on what's worked best for me the last few years.

 

Starting farthest from the MC is the process for non-ABS vehicles. That's the old-school way to do it. Cars with ABS can and do require a different sequence, depending on how the ABS system is plumbed and how many channels the system has.

 

well played Patrick. Guess I need to go back to class...again :shakehead:

 

i use a f.ucking c clamp. and for the rear a screw driver when changing my brakes.

 

has nothing to do with flush