Power Bleeding the Brakes (not so good) UPDATE!!
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I have had issues with the power bleeder as well. I think it actually pushes air where it is MORE difficult to purge.
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The WSM say's to bleed thr Master first if I'm not mistaken.
I don't think it applies to the early models like mine and Zack's unless they mean the one on the very bottom of the MC. But definitly on yours -two bleeder ports...I think...-
I don't think it applies to the early models like mine and Zack's unless they mean the one on the very bottom of the MC. But definitly on yours -two bleeder ports...I think...-
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Hi I think it would be a good idea to get some ATE super blue and flush the system again, and get rid of all that synthetic fluid, plus the ATE is dot 4, if using a 1 quart doesnt get the brakes working then there is a good possibility that the master has taken a dump, based on your description, Stan
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Darien
When Bill & I did mine last month it took less than a whole liter? Did you get a full 4 liters out?....sounds really odd...it must have injected air into the master cylinder?
When Bill & I did mine last month it took less than a whole liter? Did you get a full 4 liters out?....sounds really odd...it must have injected air into the master cylinder?
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The pressure bleeder says ut to 20psi, or something like that. Do not run it that high. Pump it up to 20psi and check for leaks, then turn the lid to drop pressure down to 5 or 10 psi, then bleed the brakes.
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I was wondering about the PSI, I had it between 10-15?
As for the amount of fluid used, it definitely sounds like overkill. I just wanted to make sure I had fresh fluid throughout. When I bleed this time, I'll only use the minimum to get the air out.
As for the amount of fluid used, it definitely sounds like overkill. I just wanted to make sure I had fresh fluid throughout. When I bleed this time, I'll only use the minimum to get the air out.
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Well, after bleeding for the second time and including the master cylinder first and last, my brakes are back
Thanks for the help, I totally spaced the master cylinder the first time.
My Brother and his family were visiting and I was trying to do it while they were sleeping
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Thanks for the help, I totally spaced the master cylinder the first time.
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Originally Posted by Darien Nunn
Well, after bleeding for the second time and including the master cylinder first and last, my brakes are back
Thanks for the help, I totally spaced the master cylinder the first time.
My Brother and his family were visiting and I was trying to do it while they were sleeping
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Thanks for the help, I totally spaced the master cylinder the first time.
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I am not too impressed with the power bleeder for getting air out of the system. I just don't think it genereates enough pressure to get the air out. It's great for a flush or fluid change, but for getting air out I found using one of these $6 one-man bleeders works like a charm! The only issue is that there is a magnet on it so you can position the bottle higher than the bleeder screw. Front fenders are aluminum so I had to use a little clamp to hold it up. Other than that, $6 is a cheap tool to have for bleeding.
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Had the same problem with the bleeder after I took the calipers of for painting.
Power bleeder left too much air in the system.
Only the good old 2nd helper method (wife) worked just fine. Don't forget to bleed the master cylinder too, it has it's own bleeder.
Power bleeder left too much air in the system.
Only the good old 2nd helper method (wife) worked just fine. Don't forget to bleed the master cylinder too, it has it's own bleeder.
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Originally Posted by Schocki
Had the same problem with the bleeder after I took the calipers of for painting.
Power bleeder left too much air in the system.
Only the good old 2nd helper method (wife) worked just fine. Don't forget to bleed the master cylinder too, it has it's own bleeder.
Power bleeder left too much air in the system.
Only the good old 2nd helper method (wife) worked just fine. Don't forget to bleed the master cylinder too, it has it's own bleeder.
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One other note - How much pressure did you use in the Power Bleeder. Connect the power bleeder, apply some pressure and see if the pressure on the gauge drops. If it does - there's a leak.
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Originally Posted by cdbtx
One other note - How much pressure did you use in the Power Bleeder. Connect the power bleeder, apply some pressure and see if the pressure on the gauge drops. If it does - there's a leak.