Bleeding brake system

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12-01-2005, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by NFRS2kSi,Nov 30 2005, 07:18 PM

if you can bleed clutch then u can bleed brake... same procedure.

Not always the case...
On the S, yes.
Although some cars w/ ABS have special bleeding procedures.

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12-01-2005, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GrimReaper,Dec 1 2005, 10:08 AM

1. The process from the point you mention usually takes me about 20min. (I also use a vacuum bleeder)

Thanks Sam.
What kind of vacuum bleeder do you use? Can you do this alone (no helper?)
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Daniel

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12-01-2005, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dangarza,Dec 1 2005, 11:52 AM

Thanks Sam.
What kind of vacuum bleeder do you use? Can you do this alone (no helper?)
TIA
Daniel

I also have a fluid feeder that automatically keeps the master cylinder full as I bleed the wheel cylinders. Griots garage had it, but I think it is discontinued. It takes longer to get the car up and the wheels off than it does to bleed the brakes using this system. My set-up is overkill to bleed one car every two years, but since I began tracking the car I have been flushing 5 or 6 times a year. I also seem to be flushing the brakes on every S within a 50 mile radius now that the word is out that I have the equipment. I enjoy helping my fellow "Sers".