Any brand fluid? Whats a good fluid to go with?Theres nothing special to do to flush the fluid in these trucks right? Same as any other vehicle right?And any idea what size hose to fit over the bleeder valve on caliper?
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Rob-2002 f350 crew cab w/82000 miles..4 inch mbrp xl series stainless steel exhaust,S & B cold air intake,bilstein shocks,skyjacker dual stabilizer,285/75/16 firestone destination a/t,2.5 inch hanger/shackle leveling kit,disellite a/c cold mod.,back up camera,Pillar isspro guages pyro,tranny,boost,OBA, DP Tuner(80E no codes,no start,drive thru),foil delete,CCV mod,JW valve body,wicked wheel,08 aluminum rear diff cover coming soon and then who knows but something!!!
I used a DOT-3 brake fluid and put a hose on the bleeder, don't remember the size, then opened the bleeder at the rear passenger and let it gravitate out while keeping the bowl full. Then went to the other calipers and did the same.
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RICK, PAA MEMBER #4
2001, F-350, DRW. CC. LWB, 4X4, LARIAT,
MODS: 6637 W/Pete's cover, BTS-VB, DP-TUNER LIVE- stock, HI. 40t, 60t, decel, 80t, 80e, 140s, OBA, 203*, billet housing, MBRP 4" SS, Isspro 3 gauge kit, Zoodad, Foil delete, TN-BB turbo, Bellowed up pipes, HPX, TRU-COOL cooler, SS Stage II injectors, and the Chris-fifty.
I used a DOT-3 brake fluid and put a hose on the bleeder, don't remember the size, then opened the bleeder at the rear passenger and let it gravitate out while keeping the bowl full. Then went to the other calipers and did the same.
So No need to pump brake pedal? Gravity will do it?
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Rob-2002 f350 crew cab w/82000 miles..4 inch mbrp xl series stainless steel exhaust,S & B cold air intake,bilstein shocks,skyjacker dual stabilizer,285/75/16 firestone destination a/t,2.5 inch hanger/shackle leveling kit,disellite a/c cold mod.,back up camera,Pillar isspro guages pyro,tranny,boost,OBA, DP Tuner(80E no codes,no start,drive thru),foil delete,CCV mod,JW valve body,wicked wheel,08 aluminum rear diff cover coming soon and then who knows but something!!!
Edit: I did mine this way but used compressed air at about 10 psi attached to a schrader valve I mounted on an old brake reservoir cap. I didn't have access to a speed bleeder. Couldn't get it to seal very well but it was faster then gravity. Had my neighbor pump the brake after fluid flush just to be sure I got all the air out at each caliper.
So No need to pump brake pedal? Gravity will do it?
Yes, gravity will do it. It may take a little longer then the link Robin has but it worked great for me. I just let it drain and drain, with beer between filling the bowl.
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RICK, PAA MEMBER #4
2001, F-350, DRW. CC. LWB, 4X4, LARIAT,
MODS: 6637 W/Pete's cover, BTS-VB, DP-TUNER LIVE- stock, HI. 40t, 60t, decel, 80t, 80e, 140s, OBA, 203*, billet housing, MBRP 4" SS, Isspro 3 gauge kit, Zoodad, Foil delete, TN-BB turbo, Bellowed up pipes, HPX, TRU-COOL cooler, SS Stage II injectors, and the Chris-fifty.
Anyone ever use a vacuum bleeder? My old neighbor was a retired Porsche mechanic and swore by them. He offered to let me use his once, but the fittings didn't work with the fittings I had on my compressor/air hose.
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Craig
1997 F250 4x4 Crew Cab PSD, Dana 60 conversion with SD 'V' Code front springs & SKY RSK. SD 'B' Code rear springs adding other goodies as time and money permits
Got it done last night. Tried the gravity bleeding but unless i was willing to wait 4 hours it wasnt gonna work. Wife pumped while I turned the bleeders. Brakes really needed a bleed too. My truck stops soooo much quicker.... Thanks
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Rob-2002 f350 crew cab w/82000 miles..4 inch mbrp xl series stainless steel exhaust,S & B cold air intake,bilstein shocks,skyjacker dual stabilizer,285/75/16 firestone destination a/t,2.5 inch hanger/shackle leveling kit,disellite a/c cold mod.,back up camera,Pillar isspro guages pyro,tranny,boost,OBA, DP Tuner(80E no codes,no start,drive thru),foil delete,CCV mod,JW valve body,wicked wheel,08 aluminum rear diff cover coming soon and then who knows but something!!!
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Gives me some ideas I can use to get my compressed air method to work without leaking. Thanks for sharing.
