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boraxman · 02-21-2004, 01:51 PM

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.

boraxman · 02-21-2004, 01:53 PM

Where do the spring wraps go? High, low... where theyre at?

boraxman · 02-21-2004, 01:55 PM

And lastly can I use this chrome case on my old alt.? The only difference I can see are the ridges on the rear.

71swb4x4 · 02-21-2004, 05:02 PM

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.

mikej71 · 02-21-2004, 06:11 PM

A Mityvac works well, also.

Mike

FirstGen · 02-21-2004, 06:33 PM

what is a Mityvac? Never heard of that...

SWEET7T · 02-21-2004, 09:26 PM

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.

PanelDeland · 02-21-2004, 11:46 PM

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.

boraxman · 02-21-2004, 11:59 PM

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Originally posted by PanelDeland
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.

No wife here, think i'll train the dog to do it:p ...everything is new and dry so new fluid it will be.

Wootdog · 02-22-2004, 12:08 AM

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

02-21-2004, 01:51 PM	#1
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	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. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

02-21-2004, 01:53 PM	#2
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Where do the spring wraps go? High, low... where theyre at? Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

02-21-2004, 01:55 PM	#3
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	And lastly can I use this chrome case on my old alt.? The only difference I can see are the ridges on the rear. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

02-21-2004, 05:02 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	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. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-21-2004, 06:11 PM	#5
mikej71 Unregistered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston, TX USA Posts: 538	A Mityvac works well, also. Mike __________________ 71 SWB Stepside SB400/TH350

02-21-2004, 06:33 PM	#6
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	what is a Mityvac? Never heard of that... __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9"

02-21-2004, 09:26 PM	#7
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	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. __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

02-21-2004, 11:46 PM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	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. __________________ 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"

02-22-2004, 12:08 AM	#10
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	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 __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT



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