Re: brake bleeding

[Pcarselle <pcarselle@worldnet.att.net>]

Brett Dikeman wrote:
> 
> I did a quick search of my personal archive going back a few months(4277
> messages) and found nothing on this subject.
> 
> I've got one of those "one-man" kits; a vacuum pump, a flimsy plastic jar
> with inlet+outlet pipes, and a little rubber hose with a metal surround
> that looks like it's designed to hold on to the bleeder screw.
> 
> I would assume one connects this to the bleeder screw(after cleaning of
> course), loosens said screw, and pumps away until clear fluid results,
> topping off resevoir as needed, right?
> 
> Anything I need to know beyond this?  Or am I just being paranoid?  It
> seemed simple enough that I can handle it; it's one of the more
> un-complicated things, but one never knows, so I figured I'd ask.
> 
> Brett
> 91 200q
> 
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Brett:
You of course need to refill the brake fluid reservoir constantly. You
have to follow a specific sequence;
right hand rear
Left hand rear
Right hand front
Left hand front
Maintain Level at reservoir.
If after one bleeding pass, the pedal feels spongy, repeat process.
I recommend complete replacement of the brake fluid with "fresh" from an
unopened container.
HTH
Pablo