Re: [GMCnet] Brake Bleeding 101 [message #295450 is a reply to message #295436] |
Fri, 12 February 2016 20:41 |
Bill Van Vlack
Messages: 419 Registered: September 2015 Location: Guemes Island, Washington
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I'm in the process of installing new brake lines (SS from Classic Tube, but that's another story) and approaching the bleeding stage. The MC is about 8 years old so I'm not replacing it. The MC is empty from draining while we removed the old lines. Here's what I've got figured out so far.
Cut and bend the old supply lines to route into the reservoirs.
Fill MC with fluid and pump the brake pedal until bubbles stop.
Remove the lines and plug the ports. At this point the brakes should be rock solid.
Install Jim H's bleeder.
Remove front brakes plug and connect new supply line.
Bleed PS until bubbles stop then do DS. Pedal should be rock solid.
Cap all rear brake lines at slave cylinder connection except PS rear.
Bleed. Pedal should be rock solid.
Repeat for PS mid, DS rear, and finally PS rear.
Drive coach and re-bleed normally (i.e., without isolating sections).
Comments?
Bill Van Vlack
'76 Royale; Guemes Island, Washington; Twin bed, full (DS) side bath, Brazilian Redwood counter and settee tops,455, 6KW generator; new owner a/o mid November 2015.
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