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06/15/2004
You need about 4' of clear vinyl tubing that is 1/4" ID and has 1/16" or 1/8"
wall thickness. It is available at about any hardware store in the plumbing
section. One narrow half gallon container. 10 or 11mm wrench. A quart of fluid
at the minimum. Valvoline synthetic is readily available and not expensive. Do
not use fluid that has been sitting around in a partial container for a 4 months
or more.
*It is much easier to do this with the car jacked up and the wheels off.
*If the bleeder screw is opened too much it will let air leak in when you let
the brake up or in the time you stop and tighten the bleeder screw up.
*If two people are available it is much easier as they can watch the hose and
see if the fluid is coming out clean and air free.
*If you have taken the calipers off or are replacing the hoses it may take more
pumps or more than one bleeding.
First drain as much old fluid as possible from the Master Cylinder and refill
with new fluid. Place the hose on a rear bleeder screw and open the screw about
a 1/4 turn, put the hose in the container. Start the car and pump the brakes
(not fast) to the floor about 15 times. Close the bleeder screw and refill the
MC. Go to the opposite side front wheel and repeat. Refill MC and go to the
back, then to the other front.
*It has been suggested to get some of the old fluid out of the ABS pump to go
somewhere and repeatedly activate the ABS on the brakes then rebleed.
Paul Nimz
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I bought the Powerbleeder system that someone discussed a few months ago.
Have used it twice and it is great. Don't need to worry about air getting
back in through the threads, as the pressure is maintained outward until
the bleed screw is closed. Doesn't require two people. Only cost about
$50. Best tool investments I have made since gear wrench set I bought.
John