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11-25-2009, 11:47 AM
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Brakes/What Else? Just got my brakes from Brakemotive from this thread: https://ls1tech.com/forums/sponsor-s...9-shipped.html
Very good deal I must say!
Anyways, want to make sure I get everything I need to tackle this project one of these weekends.
I believe when I had my brake system flushed last year, they used DOT4, so I suppose I'll stick with that. How much do I need to purchase?
I have never bled brakes before, I know the rule to start farthest away and work up to closest from Master Cylinder. Should I replace the stock ones with the Earl speed bleeders? http://www.lmperformance.com/573/1.html
If so, before I start taking off everything, can I just unscrew the originals and thred the new ones in?
Also, I could possibly be doing the the installation myself, what would you recommend I use to bleed the brakes, like a hand pump style one? Think I saw one on autzone's site for approx $58.
Anything I am forgetting?
Thanks in advance.
Very good deal I must say!
Anyways, want to make sure I get everything I need to tackle this project one of these weekends.
I believe when I had my brake system flushed last year, they used DOT4, so I suppose I'll stick with that. How much do I need to purchase?
I have never bled brakes before, I know the rule to start farthest away and work up to closest from Master Cylinder. Should I replace the stock ones with the Earl speed bleeders? http://www.lmperformance.com/573/1.html
If so, before I start taking off everything, can I just unscrew the originals and thred the new ones in?
Also, I could possibly be doing the the installation myself, what would you recommend I use to bleed the brakes, like a hand pump style one? Think I saw one on autzone's site for approx $58.
Anything I am forgetting?
Thanks in advance.
11-29-2009, 09:43 AM
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I like to use the 12oz bottles(get at least 2) of brake fluid, easier to pore and less chance you'll get stuck with an almost full, open bottle of brake fluid. And get some 3/16" or 1/4" clear tubing (3ft should be good) to run from the bleeder to the bottle or container the old fluid will go into. And roll of paper towels and a can of brake cleaner.
As far as installing the speed bleeders, do it right after you clean(Brake cleaner)off all the dirt around the factory bleeder.
As far as installing the speed bleeders, do it right after you clean(Brake cleaner)off all the dirt around the factory bleeder.
11-29-2009, 03:40 PM
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Where can I get some tubing like that? Never had to shop for something like that before. LOL
Does it matter if I use Dot3 or 4? I want to say it has 4 in it now but not certain. And if I have help, just need someone to pump the brakes as I bleed each one right? (dumb question coming up) does the car have to be on?
Not sure if I will have help to tackle it yet, so figured I'd ask now.
Thanks for the replies. I was just getting a little bothered by it, as other threads that weren't as specific as mine were getting answers. LOL
Does it matter if I use Dot3 or 4? I want to say it has 4 in it now but not certain. And if I have help, just need someone to pump the brakes as I bleed each one right? (dumb question coming up) does the car have to be on?
Not sure if I will have help to tackle it yet, so figured I'd ask now.
Thanks for the replies. I was just getting a little bothered by it, as other threads that weren't as specific as mine were getting answers. LOL
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11-29-2009, 03:51 PM
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...-bleeders.html
After searching several times came across that. Sticky worthy IMO.
After searching several times came across that. Sticky worthy IMO.
12-05-2009, 08:31 PM
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Question for everyone. I have a feeling I wouldn't be able to tackle all 4 corners in a single weekend. So the question being, say on one weekend, I did the front brakes, do I need to bleed ALL 4 brakes? Or just the front? Looking forward to an answer!
12-05-2009, 10:40 PM
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That's good to hear. Any other opinions?
Really want to get one of these 2 sets of brakes on next weekend before I head out of town for work for atleast a week again.
Really want to get one of these 2 sets of brakes on next weekend before I head out of town for work for atleast a week again.
12-05-2009, 10:59 PM
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I personally wouldn't get the speed bleeders, but that's just me. I've heard they can have issues with sealing off properly and wouldn't trust them to not suck back in air.
12-05-2009, 11:16 PM
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Well, already got the speed bleeders from ws6store, gonna install them and see how well they do. Then atleast, I will have a personal opinion instead of 'heard' if you know what I mean. Lots of 'heard' on this board. I figure for $30, I'll try them out.
Though I have to admit, once seeing them in the packaging, they do see rather cheap, especially the spring.
But I'll give them a go.
Though I have to admit, once seeing them in the packaging, they do see rather cheap, especially the spring.
But I'll give them a go.
12-06-2009, 07:50 AM
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you could of saved the $30 and just did it the old fashion way. Get a friend to pump the pedal and you open the bleeder. Doesnt take that long and you know air isnt going in.
autozone even sells a cheap One man bleeder for like $7. basically a small bottle with a clear hose attatched. put the clear hose on the bleeder open the bleeder. pump the brakes a few times and all the air gets out. close the bleeder remove the hose and your done. I used that yesterday by myself and it worked good.
autozone even sells a cheap One man bleeder for like $7. basically a small bottle with a clear hose attatched. put the clear hose on the bleeder open the bleeder. pump the brakes a few times and all the air gets out. close the bleeder remove the hose and your done. I used that yesterday by myself and it worked good.
12-06-2009, 02:06 PM
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Hmmm, maybe I'll just try using the stock bleeders, and maybe resell them. I hate returning products. Weather permitting, gonna try and tackle the front brakes this coming weekend. Do you know if there is anything special I need to do with the rear's because of the parking brake?
12-06-2009, 05:34 PM
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I'm pretty sure I have some allen sockets. Believe I had to use them to do the front brakes on my fiances mustang when she had it.
I got to remember to buy some grease when I go to buy the fluid too. Isn't there a pin I have to put the hi-temp grease on? Sorry, only done one brake job in my life, and want to make sure its right on the bird.
I got to remember to buy some grease when I go to buy the fluid too. Isn't there a pin I have to put the hi-temp grease on? Sorry, only done one brake job in my life, and want to make sure its right on the bird.
12-07-2009, 03:51 PM
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you dont need allens for f-body brakes. just metric sockets. maybe LT1s were different, but im 99% sure LS1 fronts are just hex head. i know the C5 kit uses sockets. a motive bleeder is WAY better then any speed-bleed screws. plus you can use it on any newer GM vehicle, and can more tubes/fittings to do any other car ever made.
get high-temp brake grease/lube from a parts store, and lube each slide pin well.
every lowes or home depot will have the tubing. less then a dollar a foot, also sold by the roll of 2-3 ft or so, for a few dollars. using DOT4 is fine. make sure it says "compatible with all DOT3 fluids."
if you do have someone pump the pedal, you do know you dont actually 'pump' while the screw is open, right? only floored and kept down while the screw is open, then closed, then off the pedal.
get high-temp brake grease/lube from a parts store, and lube each slide pin well.
every lowes or home depot will have the tubing. less then a dollar a foot, also sold by the roll of 2-3 ft or so, for a few dollars. using DOT4 is fine. make sure it says "compatible with all DOT3 fluids."
if you do have someone pump the pedal, you do know you dont actually 'pump' while the screw is open, right? only floored and kept down while the screw is open, then closed, then off the pedal.