Installing a line lock, need help please.
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Installing a line lock, need help please. Hooking up the lines and wiring is no problem with the SJM kit I bought but they dont tell you how to bleed the brakes. Anyone got a link to a document or something on the proper sequence/procedeure. Thanks in advance.
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Work farthest cylinder/brake away from the master cylinder to the closest. Back to front.
Pump, pump, pump...open. Until you see no air. I attached a small rubber line to the nub and put it in a clear mayo jar filled with a little brake fluid. Once you see no bubbles, you are good to move onto the next brake. I'll see if I can locate a link.
http://www.stoptech.com/whitepapers/...rakesright.htm
Synopsis:
"Bleeding Process
1. Begin at the corner furthest from the driver and proceed in order toward the driver. (Right rear, left rear, right front, left front.) While the actual sequence is not critical to the bleed performance it is easy to remember the sequence as the farthest to the closest. This will also allow the system to be bled in such a way as to minimize the amount of potential cross-contamination between the new and old fluid.
2. Locate the bleeder screw at the rear of the caliper body (or drum brake wheel cylinder.) Remove the rubber cap from the bleeder screw – and don’t lose it!
3. Place the box-end wrench over the bleeder screw. An offset wrench works best – since it allows the most room for movement.
4. Place one end of the clear plastic hose over the nipple of the bleeder screw....
...continued."
The "how-to" is located about half-way down the page.
Pump, pump, pump...open. Until you see no air. I attached a small rubber line to the nub and put it in a clear mayo jar filled with a little brake fluid. Once you see no bubbles, you are good to move onto the next brake. I'll see if I can locate a link.
http://www.stoptech.com/whitepapers/...rakesright.htm
Synopsis:
"Bleeding Process
1. Begin at the corner furthest from the driver and proceed in order toward the driver. (Right rear, left rear, right front, left front.) While the actual sequence is not critical to the bleed performance it is easy to remember the sequence as the farthest to the closest. This will also allow the system to be bled in such a way as to minimize the amount of potential cross-contamination between the new and old fluid.
2. Locate the bleeder screw at the rear of the caliper body (or drum brake wheel cylinder.) Remove the rubber cap from the bleeder screw – and don’t lose it!
3. Place the box-end wrench over the bleeder screw. An offset wrench works best – since it allows the most room for movement.
4. Place one end of the clear plastic hose over the nipple of the bleeder screw....
...continued."
The "how-to" is located about half-way down the page.
Last edited by NOSjohn; Mar 2, 2005 at 12:25 PM.
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Originally Posted by NOSjohn
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Nope, I just bleed the brakes as normal. I don't mess with the ABS stuff. If he's a mechanic where you work, just ask him if you can't just bleed the brakes without touching that other stuff.
Nope, I just bleed the brakes as normal. I don't mess with the ABS stuff. If he's a mechanic where you work, just ask him if you can't just bleed the brakes without touching that other stuff.
You won't need to mess with the ABS if everything goes OK. I had a lot of air in my lines (due to changing out ABS units) and found that started at the driver front tire allowed me to get almost all the air out of the lines. I also completely changed out my brake fluid (which isn't a bad idea anyways) so I wasn't worried about mixing. If you have a lot of air, do the driver front side first, then start over like you normally would, furthest to closest.
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Originally Posted by jd13
You won't need to mess with the ABS if everything goes OK. I had a lot of air in my lines (due to changing out ABS units) and found that started at the driver front tire allowed me to get almost all the air out of the lines. I also completely changed out my brake fluid (which isn't a bad idea anyways) so I wasn't worried about mixing. If you have a lot of air, do the driver front side first, then start over like you normally would, furthest to closest.
Thanks, I appreciate the help man.
