Bleeder Screw/valve
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Bleeder Screw/valve
Hey guys, i plan on changing my brake fluid when i get home this afternoon. I havent done any brake work on the truck due to it having brand new brakes when i bought it. Can anyone tell me where the bleeder screw/valve whatever it has is located just so i know where it is going into the job rather than looking. Sorry if a stupid question. Just thought i could get the job done a little faster if i knew right where i was headed.
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RE: Bleeder Screw/valve
as far as i know each brake has its own bleader vavle on it.. i dont know of any master vavle thats before the brakes themselves...
probablly be the best way is to losen up all the brake vavles (1 on each corner..) and then undo the brake lines off of the master cylinder and let it blead that way.. then run some compresed air through the lines at the brake cylinder to push out all the fluid thats in the lines... ensuring all the old fluid gets out....
dont know if they make a chemical that you can flush the lines with.. brake fluid is some harsh stuff... known to take paint off... be carefull!!!
probablly be the best way is to losen up all the brake vavles (1 on each corner..) and then undo the brake lines off of the master cylinder and let it blead that way.. then run some compresed air through the lines at the brake cylinder to push out all the fluid thats in the lines... ensuring all the old fluid gets out....
dont know if they make a chemical that you can flush the lines with.. brake fluid is some harsh stuff... known to take paint off... be carefull!!!
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RE: Bleeder Screw/valve
Like shott8283 said, each brake has its own bleeder. The bleeder is located at the top of the brake assembly, on the inside of the wheels. Follow the brake lines into the wheel assembly and you will see it. It looks like a grease zerk, but is larger.
It's a good idea to change the fluid, especially if it is getting dark. You'll need some parts and a helper with this job. Buy a quart of brake fluid and about a 1 foot section of 1/4 inch tubing, or purchase this or a similar kit: http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...tnumber=T71658. I've used it and it works well. Start at the passenger side rear wheel. Install the tubing on the end of the bleeder screw with the open end in a container. Use a wrench to open the valve and have your helper push the brake pedal to the floor. Close the bleeder screw before the brake pedal is released or you will get air into the lines. Release the pedal and repeat. Only pump out about 1/2 cup or less of brake fluid, then add new brake fluid to the reserviour. You don't want the fluid level to drop too low in the reserviour, or you will get air in the lines. That is why I like the kit I linked to, it only holds a small amount of fluid, not enough to allow you to pump too much out of the reserviour. Keep repeating this procedure until you see clear fluid coming out of the line at the bleeder. Once it is clear, repeat again at each wheel, moving to the driver's side rear, the passenger side front, the finally the driver's side front. Good luck.
It's a good idea to change the fluid, especially if it is getting dark. You'll need some parts and a helper with this job. Buy a quart of brake fluid and about a 1 foot section of 1/4 inch tubing, or purchase this or a similar kit: http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...tnumber=T71658. I've used it and it works well. Start at the passenger side rear wheel. Install the tubing on the end of the bleeder screw with the open end in a container. Use a wrench to open the valve and have your helper push the brake pedal to the floor. Close the bleeder screw before the brake pedal is released or you will get air into the lines. Release the pedal and repeat. Only pump out about 1/2 cup or less of brake fluid, then add new brake fluid to the reserviour. You don't want the fluid level to drop too low in the reserviour, or you will get air in the lines. That is why I like the kit I linked to, it only holds a small amount of fluid, not enough to allow you to pump too much out of the reserviour. Keep repeating this procedure until you see clear fluid coming out of the line at the bleeder. Once it is clear, repeat again at each wheel, moving to the driver's side rear, the passenger side front, the finally the driver's side front. Good luck.
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RE: Bleeder Screw/valve
thanks for the replies, i did mean on each individual wheel not like on master valve lol come on guys not that stupid, just have problems wording my questions sometimes. got the job done in about 45 minutes today.
