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Old Aug 4, 2001 | 01:24 AM
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Default About to bleed brakes, any tips before I do it?

Anyone got any tips i should know about before I do it? Also, I heard of people whose brake master cylinders leaked after bleeding their brakes.... is this because they pushed the brake pedal too far while bleeding them? TIA
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Old Aug 4, 2001 | 06:09 AM
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Turn your key so your ABS is on when you bleed your brakes. HTH
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Old Aug 4, 2001 | 09:52 AM
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Default Re: About to bleed brakes, any tips before I do it? (keys)

Also, I heard of people whose brake master cylinders leaked after bleeding their brakes.... is this because they pushed the brake pedal too far while bleeding them? TIA
I hear that is the cause to a leaky master cylinder...pushing the brake pedal too far. Try putting a small 2x4 under your brake pedal to keep you from going down too far.

HTH.
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Old Aug 4, 2001 | 10:36 AM
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alright kewl thanks, any more tips?
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Old Aug 4, 2001 | 11:12 AM
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Driver front, passenger front, passenger rear, driver rear. Tap the caliper with a rubber mallet to loosen any stuck bubbles.

Bleed until you think you are done, then bleed some more!
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Old Aug 4, 2001 | 11:18 AM
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Default Re: About to bleed brakes, any tips before I do it? (keys)

r u suppose to have your abs on?
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Old Aug 4, 2001 | 11:24 AM
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ABS is a completely seperate system. Do it with the engine and key OFF.

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Old Aug 4, 2001 | 12:20 PM
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If you spill fluid anywhere, make sure you clean it immediately. Brake fluid eats through paint.
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