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Brake Fluid Replacement Guide
#1
Posted 10 October 2007 - 07:00 AM
#2
Posted 10 October 2007 - 07:15 AM
like this http://www.carparts-...e_Bleed_Kit.cfm
and that taking the undertray off isnt nessecary, infact its better to leave it on as there is somewhere to place the fluid catching device
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Edited by slindborg, 10 October 2007 - 07:17 AM.
#3
Posted 10 October 2007 - 08:02 AM
Edited by SteveA, 10 October 2007 - 08:02 AM.
#4
Posted 10 October 2007 - 08:17 AM
#5
Posted 10 October 2007 - 08:20 AM
#6
Posted 10 October 2007 - 08:30 AM
Edited by Jase_MK, 10 October 2007 - 08:30 AM.
#7
Posted 10 October 2007 - 08:45 AM
#8
Posted 10 October 2007 - 09:25 AM
#9
Posted 10 October 2007 - 02:51 PM
#10
Posted 10 October 2007 - 06:02 PM
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#11
Posted 10 October 2007 - 06:35 PM
I bleed all four corners without jacking up or removing the wheels, good old speedlines
Same with NA wheels
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#12
Posted 10 October 2007 - 07:33 PM
I bleed all four corners without jacking up or removing the wheels, good old speedlines
Same with NA wheels
Well I did the brake/clutch fluid on my VXT (standard wheels) at the weekend without jacking up, removing wheels or undertray!
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Edited by ronbot, 10 October 2007 - 07:33 PM.
#13
Posted 10 October 2007 - 08:14 PM
I did it with one eye closed, and one arm behind my back
I bleed all four corners without jacking up or removing the wheels, good old speedlines
Same with NA wheels
Well I did the brake/clutch fluid on my VXT (standard wheels) at the weekend without jacking up, removing wheels or undertray!![]()
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#14
Posted 10 October 2007 - 08:43 PM
I did it with one eye closed, and one arm behind my back
I bleed all four corners without jacking up or removing the wheels, good old speedlines
Same with NA wheels
Well I did the brake/clutch fluid on my VXT (standard wheels) at the weekend without jacking up, removing wheels or undertray!![]()
I thought this thread was about bleeding the brakes, not your strange interpretation of the Kama Sutra
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#15
Posted 10 October 2007 - 09:28 PM
The ABS system fluid is only an issue if you are bleeding manually and introducing air. A pressure bleeder system will avoid this problem.
Yes, note to self. Don't empty all the old fluid out by forcing air through, doh! I seem to be most of the way to remedying it using the standard bleeding technique.
#16
Posted 11 October 2007 - 07:50 AM
#17
Posted 11 October 2007 - 10:02 AM
If I replace one caliper (rear pass side) will I get away with just bleeding that corner?
Cheers.
Chris
Attach the pressure bleeder, clamp (or bung) the hose to keep the pressure and fluid in while removing the caliper (fluid will p*ss out so you will need to be quick). Once the new caliper is on un-bung/clamp the hose re-attach it then bleed the caliper using the valve on top. As long as the bleeder is on and has plenty of fluid and pressure you shouldn't introduce any air in the system pre-caliper. The bleed from the value will push out any in the caliper. Other corners wont need bleeding.
#18
Posted 11 October 2007 - 07:59 PM
If I replace one caliper (rear pass side) will I get away with just bleeding that corner?
Cheers.
Chris
Attach the pressure bleeder, clamp (or bung) the hose to keep the pressure and fluid in while removing the caliper (fluid will p*ss out so you will need to be quick). Once the new caliper is on un-bung/clamp the hose re-attach it then bleed the caliper using the valve on top. As long as the bleeder is on and has plenty of fluid and pressure you shouldn't introduce any air in the system pre-caliper. The bleed from the value will push out any in the caliper. Other corners wont need bleeding.
Splendid, thanks.
Chris
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Posted 07 August 2011 - 10:16 PM
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Posted 16 August 2011 - 10:23 AM
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