gravity beelding brakes

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06-17-16, 11:01 AM

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gravity beelding brakes

has anyone used the gravity method to bleed their brake fluid? im changing my front brake pads soon and i dont have anyone to help me.

or should i get a bleeder kit?

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06-17-16, 11:46 AM

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You shouldnt loose any fluid when changing just the pads

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06-17-16, 06:04 PM

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You shouldnt loose any fluid when changing just the pads

Correct, but pad change time is not a bad interval for fluid change also. Get a vacuum bleeder.

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06-18-16, 08:56 PM

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gravity bleeding usually works fine, just takes a long time. if you can afford a vacuum bleeder, then just buy one. will get the job done in seconds per corner.