Skiddy
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This is a simple step by step for bleeding brakes. You will need two people to do this or only one if you use speed bleeders like found here http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?Ntt=speed+bleeder&N=4294845333+115+4294908331&Ntk=KeywordSearch
Before getting started block the tires, park on level ground, use proper jack stands if removing the tires. Also brake fluid is very acidic and will eat off paint so use caution.
Note: The master cylinder rear reservoir is for the front brakes and front reservoir is for the rear brakes
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By Kenny Ramsey (Skiddy)
Before getting started block the tires, park on level ground, use proper jack stands if removing the tires. Also brake fluid is very acidic and will eat off paint so use caution.
1) First off make sure your master cylinder is full of fluid,reinstall
cover this will help from spraying brake fluid all over your engine
and paint.
2) Next you will need your wrench, use a line wrench correct size for the
bleeder screw located on the back side of the caliper or wheel cylinder.
Also get a clear tube or something to connect to the bleeders to catch
fluid into a bottle or can.
3) Start at the very rear passenger side (farthest away from master cylinder)
4) Pump up brakes up slowly until they are hard. Hold them there and do not release.
5) While someone is holding the pedal down loosen bleeder screw. Pedal will
go down as fluid comes out. Tighten bleeder screw right BEFORE reaching
the floor and releasing pedal. This will insure that no air gets back in the
line. Repeat until you get a
good stream of fluid coming out without any air bubbles.
6) Recheck master cylinder to insure it is still full.
7) Repeat steps 4 thru 6 for the drivers side rear.
8) Next move to front passenger side repeat steps 4 thru 6.
9) Finally drivers side front repeat steps 4 thru 6
cover this will help from spraying brake fluid all over your engine
and paint.
2) Next you will need your wrench, use a line wrench correct size for the
bleeder screw located on the back side of the caliper or wheel cylinder.
Also get a clear tube or something to connect to the bleeders to catch
fluid into a bottle or can.
3) Start at the very rear passenger side (farthest away from master cylinder)
4) Pump up brakes up slowly until they are hard. Hold them there and do not release.
5) While someone is holding the pedal down loosen bleeder screw. Pedal will
go down as fluid comes out. Tighten bleeder screw right BEFORE reaching
the floor and releasing pedal. This will insure that no air gets back in the
line. Repeat until you get a
good stream of fluid coming out without any air bubbles.
6) Recheck master cylinder to insure it is still full.
7) Repeat steps 4 thru 6 for the drivers side rear.
8) Next move to front passenger side repeat steps 4 thru 6.
9) Finally drivers side front repeat steps 4 thru 6
Note: The master cylinder rear reservoir is for the front brakes and front reservoir is for the rear brakes
If you have anything to add to this FAQ please respond below
By Kenny Ramsey (Skiddy)
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