Anyone ever done a gravity bleed on new calipers waiting for fluid to exit
04-12-2008, 09:24 AM
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Anyone ever done a gravity bleed on new calipers waiting for fluid to exit
the bleed screw? Question: should the master cylinder cap be removed to facilitate this?
04-12-2008, 09:32 AM
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Not gonna work......>
You need to either suck it out with vacuum, blow it out with pressure, or pump it out with the brake pedal. I'd recommend against completely vacating the system...You usually pum new fluid in to displace the od...That's why Sum\perblue is popular....You can visually see when the fluid is flushed..
04-12-2008, 09:45 AM
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yes, definitely follow up with a buddy bleed
this method was suggested by the Brembo team, says it takes up to 10 minutes for the first drops to appear....hmmmm...I may have to get a pump or connect both ends and buddy pump...but no blue so it's just enough pumping to get the air out for now.
04-12-2008, 09:48 AM
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I've bled several brake systems by >>
propping a 2x4 against the brake peddle and the seat. It's a bit slower and tedious but it will get the job done. Simply pump up the peddle, force it down with your 2x4 (adjust the seat forward so it is tight), crack open the bleed screw for a second or two, and repeat. Like I said, it's tedious!
04-12-2008, 10:37 AM
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You guys remind me of the good old days.
Getting my wife to help me bleed the brakes on my old Opel GT. "Ok---pump----mash-----don't let off----- Ok- let off---- pump again---- now mash-----don't let off! ---- Ok- mash ------- and so on. Been married 33 years now. Realized that she won't do that kind of stuff anymore. I usually pay my guy to do it. You think my marriage is failing?
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04-12-2008, 02:26 PM
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Try "speed bleeders" with old school pedal stomping for one man operation.
DO NOT USE a vacuum bleeder on the clutch circuit.
It can cause pedal to go dead.<ul><li><a href="http://www.speedbleeder.com/automobile_applications.htm">speed bleeders</a></li></ul>
It can cause pedal to go dead.<ul><li><a href="http://www.speedbleeder.com/automobile_applications.htm">speed bleeders</a></li></ul>