Brake bleed procedure
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Brake bleed procedure
Hey all! It's been a little while, but I have a question...
Getting ready to change brake fluid. Not going to debate whether it should/should not be done. Just know that I'm going to do it. Just put new pads and rotors on and I figured what the hell.
On some vehicles, this must be done in a certain order. Ex - Driver Front, Passenger Rear, Passenger front, Driver rear. Looking in the service manual, it doesn't mention anything about it. Did I miss something in there, or does it even matter on a 2001 1500 4X4? Thanks!
Getting ready to change brake fluid. Not going to debate whether it should/should not be done. Just know that I'm going to do it. Just put new pads and rotors on and I figured what the hell.
On some vehicles, this must be done in a certain order. Ex - Driver Front, Passenger Rear, Passenger front, Driver rear. Looking in the service manual, it doesn't mention anything about it. Did I miss something in there, or does it even matter on a 2001 1500 4X4? Thanks!
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Well it does matter.
Some vehicles are diagonally split, and the rest are front/back split.
Our trucks are front back split, so you will want to start on the back wheels, and then do the front. Doesnt actually matter that much, just make sure you do it axle by axle. Its easier to focus on one line system at a time.
Some vehicles are diagonally split, and the rest are front/back split.
Our trucks are front back split, so you will want to start on the back wheels, and then do the front. Doesnt actually matter that much, just make sure you do it axle by axle. Its easier to focus on one line system at a time.
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Moze,
like DH said, DO NOT LET THE Master cylinder. It is time consuming alone. You will need to bleed (about 4 presses of the pedal) then refill the cylinder with a few ounces...then repeat.
I did it like this:
1. Start on Right Rear, bleed until the liquid comes out somewhat clear (it will never get completely clear like the color of new fluid).
2. THEN move to the other brakes.
If you do that, all the bleeding will be A LOT shorter with the other brakes.
--dan
like DH said, DO NOT LET THE Master cylinder. It is time consuming alone. You will need to bleed (about 4 presses of the pedal) then refill the cylinder with a few ounces...then repeat.
I did it like this:
1. Start on Right Rear, bleed until the liquid comes out somewhat clear (it will never get completely clear like the color of new fluid).
2. THEN move to the other brakes.
If you do that, all the bleeding will be A LOT shorter with the other brakes.
--dan
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