bleeding entire brake system
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bleeding entire brake system My system is completely dry after the work I have done.
What is the proper way to bleed/fill the entire system(abs block and all) after being dry?
What is the proper way to bleed/fill the entire system(abs block and all) after being dry?
One of the easiest ways to bleed the system is to get a GM motive brake bleeder. You also may have trouble completely bleeding out the ABS block if that is still on your car. Do a search on here regarding bleeding it and you should find the steps. I think shoebox also has them on his site- www.shbox.com
Here's the bleeder:
Here's the bleeder:
Also, remember to start with the caliper furthest away from master cyl and work your way up. Passenger rear, then driver rear, passenger front, finish with driver front. Also, they make tools to do it yourself, but its easier and faster if you have someone pushing the peddle for you.
As far as bleeing the ABS block, its hit or miss. On some cars you dont need a scan tool or anything, some you do. Or you could rip it out and put in a line lock and proportioning valve, just my opinion ; )
As far as bleeing the ABS block, its hit or miss. On some cars you dont need a scan tool or anything, some you do. Or you could rip it out and put in a line lock and proportioning valve, just my opinion ; )
If your master cylinder is dry the cheapest way to do it is take it off and bench bleed it to ensure that it is primed. If not then you need to use something that generates vacuum or pressure to draw or push the fluid into the brake lines.
My system was completely dry, and I used a Motive bleeder to do it. Those self-bleeder valves for the calipers suck. Bench bleed MC, then just bleed calipers normal (furthest to closest caliper), then bleed the ABS block. It'll take you a few passes to get all the air out.
