Bleeding 4 wheel cutting brakes

[wdsteeves]

Have a truck that has 4 wheel cutting brakes. Does anybody know the correct way to bleed the system? They are plumbed in to the stock system. I have bled the brakes on the truck but they aren't what they should be. Any/all input appreciated.Thanks

[95 S_Trucker]

Out of curiosity, what are cutting brakes?

[wdsteeves]

Originally Posted by 95 S_Trucker

Out of curiosity, what are cutting brakes?

They are additional valves, controlled by hand levers, plumbed into truck brake system to activate the wheel brake of your choice to enable vehicle to skid steer(lock up wheel). Sand rail and dragsters use them to keep going in straight line. They are used in 4 wheeling to assist in tight cornering etc.

[95 S_Trucker]

I see. That's kinda like what I have on my tractor then. Sorry I could not help at all, but thanks for the knowledge.

[OrrieG]

Know nothing about them except to the 70's sand rails that used the ebrake cables. It seems you would do just like regular, build up pressure and start with the line/fitting farthest away from the MC and work your way back. IF there are not any places to trap air should go ok. I assume the hand lever/valves have bleeders? I found speed bleeders make it go a lot faster at least on regular disc/drum set up.