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02-21-2004, 01:51 PM
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quick questions...
well its been months and im finally almost finished with the brake conversion.
Whats the best way to bleed the brakes? The masters primed but everything else is new and dry.
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02-21-2004, 01:53 PM
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Where do the spring wraps go? High, low... where theyre at?
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02-21-2004, 01:55 PM
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And lastly can I use this chrome case on my old alt.? The only difference I can see are the ridges on the rear.
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02-21-2004, 05:02 PM
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I started mine by gravity bleeding them first. I opened the standard bleeders and closed them once fluid started coming out.
Then I installed some Speed Bleeders, they are the bleeder screws that have the spring in them. You crack them open and fluid can go out but air can't come in. They are really nice. Anyway I bled them with the Speed Bleeders last. Work great now.
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02-21-2004, 06:11 PM
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A Mityvac works well, also.
Mike
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02-21-2004, 06:33 PM
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what is a Mityvac? Never heard of that...
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02-21-2004, 09:26 PM
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Try spinnin 4 rear tars
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the way I've always bled brakes is with one other person. Start at the farthest brake from the master cylinder (right rear) and work your way closer (RR, LR, RF, LF). Apply pressure to the brake pedal, and somebody else opens the bleeder screw. When the pedal gets close to the end of its stroke, close the bleeder screw, let off the pedal, then repeat till you get good brake fluid coming out of the bleeder.
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02-21-2004, 11:46 PM
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I would also start with the right rear, but go ahead and run enough brake fluid thru to change all of it.Brake fluid will pick up condensation moisture and needs changing ocassionally.Might as well do it while you're bleeding the new fronts.
BTW if you can get your wife to help she can definitely pump the brakes for you.If she volunteers to open and close the bleeders I'll trade you mine straight across.
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Funny you are asking that question
I am finally at the stage with my latest project to do the brake bleeding tomorrow. Then maybe a run around the block or two. Wootdog
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