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iTrader: (10)

I've searched quite a bit, but i still have some questions. First of all, I will be installing ss brake lines and changing the fluid for ate. I've bled brakes one time and that was 7 yrs ago, and i've never installed lines before.

With that said, what I was wondering about was after i get the lines on what is the best way to bleed the old fluid out? I was reading some posts about air getting into the abs unit and being hard to get out? Is there a way to keep the old fluid in the abs unit and the master long enough to get all the lines installed and then bleed them out? Or does it not matter?

Btw, i have a mityvac and can probably acquire a person or two to help.

thanks,
Josh

meangreen94z

Just manual bleed it, I've found thats still the best way to bleed air out(with abs systems), over unconventional ways(pressure, vaccuum, reverse,). You shouldnt have an issue with the abs system if your just installing hoses anyways, just try not to let the master cylinder reservoir run dry.

Have someone pump the pedal three times, hold the pedal, crack the bleeder screw until pressure subsides(pedal goes to floor). Close the screw, and then release the pedal. Repeat until the pedal feels good. It shouldnt take long if your just installing SS lines.

Hennytime

iTrader: (33)

dont forget to go farthest to closest when bleedng each brake, ie-rear passener, rear driver, front passenger, front driver.

_JB_

iTrader: (33)

Just don't let the master run dry like meangreen said.

VIP1

To speed up the flush, you can remove 3/4 of the old fluid from the master cylinder with a turkey baster and fill it back up with new fluid. Destroy and throw away the turkey baster when you are done. You really don't want it accidentally used elsewhere.

blackened

iTrader: (10)

thanks guys, i installed and bled tonight and everything went smoothly thanks to your help. It stops noticeably faster and it is a lot smoother and responsive. I attribute the faster stopping to the fluid change and the smoothness and responsiveness to the lines. I still have to install my pads and rotors.

Thanks again,
Josh