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[Mk2] [Turbo] Bleeding the brakes
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[Mk2] [Turbo] Bleeding the brakes
Its been a very long time since i've done this so some simple step by step instructions on how to do this would be really appreciated.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Rev3 TURBO TBAR running aprox 280bhp @ 1bar (320bhp after re-map soon...)
@ 1bar (320bhp after re-map soon...)
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Bleeding the brakes
Easy to bleed brakes.
If doing all 4 corners then what i do is open all 4 bleed nipples and wait for fluid to come out of them if no fluid comes out then give brake peddle a few pushes. then nip them all up.
Then
Get a piece of bleed tube and a jar with brake fluid in bottom. Connect tube to rear nipple with other end IN the fluid at bottom of jar. Open nipple get a mate slowly depress the brake peddle a few times. When no air comes out tell mate to hold brake peddle down then nip up the nipple. Don't forget to keep an eye on the reservoir and keep topping it up as necessary.
Do both rears first then move to front using above method.
If doing all 4 corners then what i do is open all 4 bleed nipples and wait for fluid to come out of them if no fluid comes out then give brake peddle a few pushes.
then nip them all up. Then
Get a piece of bleed tube and a jar with brake fluid in bottom.
Connect tube to rear nipple with other end IN the fluid at bottom of jar. Open nipple get a mate slowly depress the brake peddle a few times. When no air comes out tell mate to hold brake peddle down then nip up the nipple. Don't forget to keep an eye on the reservoir and keep topping it up as necessary. Do both rears first then move to front using above method.
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Bleeding the brakes
YEah that sound familiar thanks.
Where are the bleed nipples again?
Where are the bleed nipples again?
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Bleeding the brakes
LOL top of every caliper
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Bleeding the brakes
Yeah, thought so, sorry, its been a very long time!
Just need an assistant now!
Just need an assistant now!
Rev3 TURBO TBAR running aprox 280bhp @ 1bar (320bhp after re-map soon...)
@ 1bar (320bhp after re-map soon...)Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Bleeding the brakes
The eazi bleed tubes have been fantastic for me past few years. I could never seem to get it done right with just an open ended tube and a bottle.
If you have a look in Halfords-a couple of weeks ago I picked up a new kit for a fiver. Think this one's called "visibleed" or something like that. It gives you the tube and a handy little 500mm tub on the end so all you need to do is tip it into a spare bottle at the end for taking to the skip.
...I found a picture of the kit as I did a how to on the Aristo forum for flushing brakes:
I could never seem to get it done right with just an open ended tube and a bottle.If you have a look in Halfords
-a couple of weeks ago I picked up a new kit for a fiver. Think this one's called "visibleed" or something like that. It gives you the tube and a handy little 500mm tub on the end so all you need to do is tip it into a spare bottle at the end for taking to the skip....I found a picture of the kit as I did a how to on the Aristo forum for flushing brakes:Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Bleeding the brakes
ok thanks mate.
Rev3 TURBO TBAR running aprox 280bhp @ 1bar (320bhp after re-map soon...)
@ 1bar (320bhp after re-map soon...)Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Bleeding the brakes
did a bit of brake bleeding myself today. the rears had 7mm bleed nipples. i had to go buy a spanner specially for the job. i was outraged!
my method btw is get someone to push down on the pedal, open left rear nipple until you hear no more air coming out, close nipple, lift up pedal and repeat till fluid comes out. then go right front, right rear, left front.
the rears had 7mm bleed nipples. i had to go buy a spanner specially for the job. i was outraged!my method btw is get someone to push down on the pedal, open left rear nipple until you hear no more air coming out, close nipple, lift up pedal and repeat till fluid comes out.
then go right front, right rear, left front.Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Bleeding the brakes
had to do mine yesterday.
i have a vacuum bleeder that connects to a compressor and sucks the fluid through, works fine on every car ive done but with the 2 i still had to pump the pedal to bleed, very odd. still all done now
i have a vacuum bleeder that connects to a compressor and sucks the fluid through, works fine on every car ive done but with the 2 i still had to pump the pedal to bleed
, very odd. still all done now