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Old 12-08-2015, 12:13 AM
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I am replacing the factory brake lines with Goodridge brake lines. Can I bleed one wheel at a time while I replace one brake line at a time? I use a Motive bleeder. My thought is to change the right rear brake line and then bleed it. Then repeat the process for the remaining three wheels. I would release the pressure between each brake line replacement.
Old 12-08-2015, 05:44 AM
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I see no reason that won't work. There's always the risk of a bubble traveling way up the line, but the brake lines usually have a high point trap that prevents that.
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why? Why wouldn't you replace all the lines, then bleed. Seems more efficient.
Old 12-09-2015, 08:09 PM
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My guess is the work needed to lift each wheel up again after the brake line replace,net. This can be fixed with a 2 post lift or those scissors lifts that push on the 4 corner jack points
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A point of catharsis... Why did Porsche put 11mm fitting on one end of the metal brake line and 10mm at the other end? Okay, I am better now...
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If you're bleeding while replacing the brake lines you're doing something wrong.



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