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68chevy68 · 11-02-2008, 03:14 PM

how much brake fluid a bone dry system needs? Its a 71 short bed with disk/drum. It is completely dry, new calipers and all. Thanks.

tcb-1 · 11-02-2008, 03:25 PM

I think I pretty much went through one 32 oz container of it. I probably wasted some because I was doing it myself and using a vacuum system. my system at the time was bone dry.

so if it was me and I didn't live close to a parts store, I'd pick up one 32 oz container and maybe a smaller 12oz (just to be safe).

Longhorn Man · 11-02-2008, 03:26 PM

agree. You can always take the small one back if you don't use it

PanelDeland · 11-02-2008, 04:26 PM

I used almost a whole quart on mine when I did it.It had new calipers and new lines.I had done the rears a few months earlier.IIRC it only took a few ounces to bench bleed the MC and I did let it gravity bleed for an hour or so.Then I used a cheapie one man bleeder(about $10 or less at Sears).I think I maybe had a 1/2 pint left.I did rebleed the rears since I replaced the rear brake hose.

68chevy68 · 11-02-2008, 06:33 PM

Thanks for the quick answers. I have to wait for the driver side brake line to come in. They were both supposed to be here yesterday. I would be able to drive my truck for the first time had it come in on time.

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11-02-2008, 03:25 PM	#2
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Can someone tell me.... I think I pretty much went through one 32 oz container of it. I probably wasted some because I was doing it myself and using a vacuum system. my system at the time was bone dry. so if it was me and I didn't live close to a parts store, I'd pick up one 32 oz container and maybe a smaller 12oz (just to be safe). __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 11-02-2008 at 03:26 PM.

11-02-2008, 03:26 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Can someone tell me.... agree. You can always take the small one back if you don't use it

11-02-2008, 04:26 PM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Can someone tell me.... I used almost a whole quart on mine when I did it.It had new calipers and new lines.I had done the rears a few months earlier.IIRC it only took a few ounces to bench bleed the MC and I did let it gravity bleed for an hour or so.Then I used a cheapie one man bleeder(about $10 or less at Sears).I think I maybe had a 1/2 pint left.I did rebleed the rears since I replaced the rear brake hose. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 11-02-2008 at 04:26 PM.

11-02-2008, 06:33 PM	#5
68chevy68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: arkansas Posts: 524	Re: Can someone tell me.... Thanks for the quick answers. I have to wait for the driver side brake line to come in. They were both supposed to be here yesterday. I would be able to drive my truck for the first time had it come in on time. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=245203

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