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Topic: Brake Master Cylinder 101 Question

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Brake Master Cylinder 101 Question

Posted: 12/30/07 3:48pm Message 1 of 5
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When swapping out the master cylinder I've read that it should be bench bled first before bolting it in place.
 
If a power bleeder is used to bleed the system is it still necessary to bench bleed the M/C before installing it?



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Brake Master Cylinder 101 Question

Posted: 12/30/07 3:55pm Message 2 of 5
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I've seen this question many times and an not sure myself, but the concensus seems to be "yes". I did.


Brake Master Cylinder 101 Question

Posted: 12/30/07 5:11pm Message 3 of 5
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YES...a pressure bleeder won't actually be able to bleed the master itself very well. The master needs to be airless first, so bench-bleed it. Unless, of course, you happen to have all the time in the world to fool with bleeding yer brakes...


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Brake Master Cylinder 101 Question

Posted: 12/30/07 5:22pm Message 4 of 5
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I bench bled mine because I figured the fluid wouldn't get around the seals on the piston unless it was moved.


Brake Master Cylinder 101 Question

Posted: 12/30/07 8:18pm Message 5 of 5
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