Brake System Bleeding
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Brake System Bleeding
I replaced the brake line on the drivers side from the proportioning valve to the frame connection to the caliper.
Can the air in the new line be bled at that caliper and valve connection at that wheel only or does the air travel to other locations?
The only issue is the rusted brake bleeder fittings at the other wheels. I rounded the one off even with a six point wrench and had to resort to the vice grips to get it open.
Can the air in the new line be bled at that caliper and valve connection at that wheel only or does the air travel to other locations?
The only issue is the rusted brake bleeder fittings at the other wheels. I rounded the one off even with a six point wrench and had to resort to the vice grips to get it open.
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Brake System Bleeding
New bleed screws aren't expensive, and remember that the brakes are arguably the most critical system on the truck - NOT the place to save a few pennies.
Start by bleeding just at that caliper, but if the pedal doesn't firm up, bleed them all, starting with the longest distance from the MC and working back to the shortest.
Start by bleeding just at that caliper, but if the pedal doesn't firm up, bleed them all, starting with the longest distance from the MC and working back to the shortest.
