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brake bleeding

Posted: 3/1/07 12:15am Message 1 of 2
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Vette(s): 1972 conv. 454ci 4spd 1978 slv annv L48 autom
Anyone out there know where I can find a step by step instruction on bleeding brakes after replacing Brake lines???
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brake bleeding

Posted: 3/1/07 12:41am Message 2 of 2
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Vette(s): 1979 T-Top, Metallic Green ZZ4 350/355 hp 405 ft/lbs torque Dual Spal Fans 700R4 4 Spd O/D Transmission 2004 Z06 Commemorative Edition

This process is as follows:

1) Pedal bleeding is a 2 person job - one person pumps the pedal, and the other operates the valves. Open each bleeder valve individually, then depress the pedal one full stroke. The person watching the valves looks for air bubbles and closes the bleeder valve before the pedal is slowly returned to the released position. (NOTE: To assure that no air is siphoned into the system, a plastic hose should be connected to the valve. The other end of the hose should be submerged in container of brake fluid. Also, the valve must be closed at the end of each stroke before releasing the pedal.)


2) Continue in this manner until all calipers are bled.

3) After each caliper is bled, refill the master cylinder and frequently check the reservoir.

4) Bleed the longest line first, following this order: right-rear-outer, right-rear-inner, left-rear-outer, left-rear-inner, right-front and left-front.
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