Brake bleed steps
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Re: Brake bleed steps
Remove the old brake fluid and clean the brake master cylinder reservoir with a clean lint-free cloth.
Bleed the brake system at each fitting. Do not proceed to the next fitting until all air bubbles are removed from the previous fitting. Bleed the brakes, making sure to following this sequence:
Left Front
Right Right
Right Rear
Left Rear
Attach a clear plastic hose to the bleeder screw, then place the hose into a clean jar that has enough fresh brake fluid to submerge the end of the hose.
Have an assistant pump the brake pedal 3-4 times, and hold pressure on it, then open the bleeder screw at least 1 / 4 turn. When the bleeder screw opens, the brake pedal will drop. Have the assistant hold it there until the bleed valve is closed.
Close the bleeder screw and have the assistant slowly release the brake pedal only AFTER the bleeder screw is closed, then check the master cylinder fluid level and top off as necessary.
Repeat the bleeding procedure until all there are no air bubbles, or a minimum of 4 or 5 times at each bleeder screw, then check the pedal for travel and feel. If the pedal travel is excessive, or feels spongy, it's possible enough fluid has not passed through the system to expel all of the trapped air.
Constantly check and top off the master cylinder. Do not allow the master cylinder to run dry, otherwise air will re-enter the brake system.
Once completed, test drive the vehicle to be sure the brakes are operating correctly and that the pedal feel is firm.
Hope that helps.
Bleed the brake system at each fitting. Do not proceed to the next fitting until all air bubbles are removed from the previous fitting. Bleed the brakes, making sure to following this sequence:
Left Front
Right Right
Right Rear
Left Rear
Attach a clear plastic hose to the bleeder screw, then place the hose into a clean jar that has enough fresh brake fluid to submerge the end of the hose.
Have an assistant pump the brake pedal 3-4 times, and hold pressure on it, then open the bleeder screw at least 1 / 4 turn. When the bleeder screw opens, the brake pedal will drop. Have the assistant hold it there until the bleed valve is closed.
Close the bleeder screw and have the assistant slowly release the brake pedal only AFTER the bleeder screw is closed, then check the master cylinder fluid level and top off as necessary.
Repeat the bleeding procedure until all there are no air bubbles, or a minimum of 4 or 5 times at each bleeder screw, then check the pedal for travel and feel. If the pedal travel is excessive, or feels spongy, it's possible enough fluid has not passed through the system to expel all of the trapped air.
Constantly check and top off the master cylinder. Do not allow the master cylinder to run dry, otherwise air will re-enter the brake system.
Once completed, test drive the vehicle to be sure the brakes are operating correctly and that the pedal feel is firm.
Hope that helps.
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Re: Brake bleed steps
I thank the guy for posting his response. But also, there are also some helpful online DVD's you can purchase:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/88-00...Q5fAccessories
This explains in detail. I just so happen to be looking for some parts for my car and noticed this ad and remembered seeing your post...
But I wouldn't totally disregard trying youtube or other video sites. There are some informative videos there also.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/88-00...Q5fAccessories
This explains in detail. I just so happen to be looking for some parts for my car and noticed this ad and remembered seeing your post...
But I wouldn't totally disregard trying youtube or other video sites. There are some informative videos there also.
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