DIY brake bleeding?
10-09-09, 08:00 PM
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Keep the key off or it can activate the abs solenoid .
Have not read about having to use a scan tool to activate the abs manifold , not that it doesn't exist , just I have never read it.
One easy way is to just slightly crack the bleeder ,run the line to a jar and press the pedal over and over again . Only stopping to check the res to fill it up.
You can bleed a car on the ground with the wheels on in 15 minutes that way.
Have not read about having to use a scan tool to activate the abs manifold , not that it doesn't exist , just I have never read it.
One easy way is to just slightly crack the bleeder ,run the line to a jar and press the pedal over and over again . Only stopping to check the res to fill it up.
You can bleed a car on the ground with the wheels on in 15 minutes that way.
10-10-09, 09:47 AM
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Keep the key off or it can activate the abs solenoid .
Have not read about having to use a scan tool to activate the abs manifold , not that it doesn't exist , just I have never read it.
One easy way is to just slightly crack the bleeder ,run the line to a jar and press the pedal over and over again . Only stopping to check the res to fill it up.
You can bleed a car on the ground with the wheels on in 15 minutes that way.
Have not read about having to use a scan tool to activate the abs manifold , not that it doesn't exist , just I have never read it.
One easy way is to just slightly crack the bleeder ,run the line to a jar and press the pedal over and over again . Only stopping to check the res to fill it up.
You can bleed a car on the ground with the wheels on in 15 minutes that way.
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10-10-09, 05:55 PM
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no comment... and I'm not talking about the steel lines, I'm talking the rubber one behind the caliper. Look up ANY write up on how to change brakes and its shows how and why and what damage that COULD happen. I've NEVER done the pinching before till recently. I've never had a problem with not pinching, but what I've found out that could happen is just not worth it...
I wont go into it any further. as to create an argument/discussion. and why you say "another" joke. Did I misrepresent something in the past?
I wont go into it any further. as to create an argument/discussion. and why you say "another" joke. Did I misrepresent something in the past?
10-10-09, 07:02 PM
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bleeding the brakes on a 2GS is the same as any car.. just the rears are different.
with the rear calipers.. keep the key on the "ON" position and hold the brake pedal with the valve open... the actuator will pump the fluid out with the brakes down. dont do it to long since i might stress the pump n could damage it..
Ive done it and so far no problems..
n no NEVER pinch any lines.
with the rear calipers.. keep the key on the "ON" position and hold the brake pedal with the valve open... the actuator will pump the fluid out with the brakes down. dont do it to long since i might stress the pump n could damage it..
Ive done it and so far no problems..
n no NEVER pinch any lines.
03-21-10, 07:41 AM
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after read all the comments, advises, etc.. from this post. I replaced front/rear, brake bleed. Brake pedal still soft, brake fluid clear no bubbles, i guess time to bring to dealer.
10-22-14, 09:10 PM
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Sorry to bring a thread back from the dead....but do you guys remember what diameter tubing you use to fit over the bleed nipples? Need to run to an aquarium store to grab some.
I plan on bleeding in this order: rear pass, rear driver, front driver and front passenger. Does that sound right to you guys?
I plan on bleeding in this order: rear pass, rear driver, front driver and front passenger. Does that sound right to you guys?
01-27-16, 12:39 PM
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Sorry to bring up the thread again, what diameter tubing do you use on the GS brakes, I have some old 1/4 in from a aquarium I was going to use, Home Depo and Lowes have clear tubing in the plumbing section for cheap, just wanted to know if it is 1/4 or larger for the GS.
Does anyone put any kind of grease on the bleeder valve to get the tubing further on to prevent air from seeping in?
So with the rears you put key in ignition and slowly pump, with fronts don't put key in? My brake pedal has always given good pressure back but I have not bled the brakes and don't know if the dealership ever did it so I want to be on the safe side.
Does anyone put any kind of grease on the bleeder valve to get the tubing further on to prevent air from seeping in?
So with the rears you put key in ignition and slowly pump, with fronts don't put key in? My brake pedal has always given good pressure back but I have not bled the brakes and don't know if the dealership ever did it so I want to be on the safe side.
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