Another Brake Thread

[GA05LJ]

I apologize for posting this as I'm sure the info is here somewhere. If it is please post a link I will shut this thread down.

Long story short.
I swapped both front and rear axles and installed BMB 17" Kit. (Comes with New MC)

I have had just about every brake fitting on the rig off or loosened up at one time or another over the past 6 months.

I am at the point where the calipers and rotors are in place and all lines tightened up. All I have left to do is Bleed the MC and install.
I am going to use the provided instructions to bench bleed the MC.

My question is what is the best way to bleed the system and do I need a power bleeder? I have read different opinions regarding which method is best and I get lost in all of the minutia in those threads.

I figure my system is going to have large amounts of air in it so I didn't know if that would change the overall process? Or should I just open up the furthest bleed screw and start pumping the pedal?

I know I'm over simplifying but I really am looking for basically a step by step process.

 

[GA05LJ]

Might have found my own answer.
Just stole the info below from another thread from (andy29847)
I think I will follow the steps below, let me know if anyone has any tips or tricks.


Old school works when you have help.

Get the old fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir first. Then fill with new fluid.

Start with the passenger rear first (furtherest away). Then driver's rear. Passenger front. Driver's front.

A piece of tubing from the bleed nipple into a bottle is used to catch the old fluid.

Have your helper put pressure on the pedal. Open the nipple on the caliper, the pedal goes down, your helper should hold the pedal down until nipple is tightened.

Repeat bleeding procedure until you see clear fluid at each caliper.

I put the reservoir cap back on when I bleed.

I check the reservoir after 5 to 7 repetitions of the bleeding process.

Fronts will clear up a lot faster than the rear.

Change brake fluid every 2 years.

 

[mrblaine]

Might have found my own answer.
Just stole the info below from another thread from (andy29847)
I think I will follow the steps below, let me know if anyone has any tips or tricks.


Old school works when you have help.

Get the old fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir first. Then fill with new fluid.

Start with the passenger rear first (furtherest away). Then driver's rear. Passenger front. Driver's front.

A piece of tubing from the bleed nipple into a bottle is used to catch the old fluid.

Have your helper put pressure on the pedal. Open the nipple on the caliper, the pedal goes down, your helper should hold the pedal down until nipple is tightened.

Repeat bleeding procedure until you see clear fluid at each caliper.

I put the reservoir cap back on when I bleed.

I check the reservoir after 5 to 7 repetitions of the bleeding process.

Fronts will clear up a lot faster than the rear.

Change brake fluid every 2 years.

Open bleed screw, have helper push pedal down fast, hold at bottom, then close the bleed screw. Repeat at each corner until fluid shows no bubbles in clear tube. If you aren't having to hold the tube onto the bleeder, the pedal isn't being pushed fast enough.

Bleed with the key on, parking brake off and watch the brake light on the dash. It will turn on and you'll hear a click when the shuttle valve moves. Close the bleeder and pump the pedal until the light turns off. Repeat as needed.

Bench bleed ONLY using the plugged port method. If you don't have port plugs, I do and I can send them to you.

 

[GA05LJ]

Open bleed screw, have helper push pedal down fast, hold at bottom, then close the bleed screw. Repeat at each corner until fluid shows no bubbles in clear tube. If you aren't having to hold the tube onto the bleeder, the pedal isn't being pushed fast enough.

Bleed with the key on, parking brake off and watch the brake light on the dash. It will turn on and you'll hear a click when the shuttle valve moves. Close the bleeder and pump the pedal until the light turns off. Repeat as needed.

Bench bleed ONLY using the plugged port method. If you don't have port plugs, I do and I can send them to you.

Thanks for the guidance.
I don't have port plugs, I was going to find something that fit.
It would be great if you could send some my way!