Bleeding brakes with all new components

[Speedrdr]

I’m redoing completely the brake system on my 77…well, everything up to the wheels. Have a new vac booster, new master cylinder, new brake lines. I realize bench bleeding the master is a given, but what is the best method to get empty lines full of fluid to be able to bleed brakes? Not a stranger to bleeding brakes but never started with empty lines before.

Randy

 

[Shimmy]

same process. i redid all my lines recently including the MC. bled the brakes just the same using speed bleeders.

 

[Broncobowsher]

I often just start with gravity bleeding. Open the bleeder and walk away. Set a timer, you can completely drain a brake system if you forget you left a bleeder open.

 

[Speedrdr]

Cool beans. At least it’s in my skill set. Thanks for the advice/info. I’ve got this task planned for the 1st task in the rebuild (NO brakes) even though my son tells me that’s what trees and other vehicles are for stopping.

Randy

 

[SteveL]

As you said bench bleed the master cylinder. Then start with the furthest wheel. Then work your way back toward the mc.