Breeding Brakes??
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Breeding Brakes??
I have a 1999 F-150 and i need to bleed the brakes, but ive heard that you need a special computer for the newer vehicles that does a special cycle. I have a vaccum pump, and i was wondering if i can bleed the brakes without screwing them up. Also any tips on bleeding them, i've helped a friend, but i havent done it myself. Any help would be appreciated.
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LOL!!!!!!!!
Go back and read the title of your post. Do they mulitply like rabbits?
OK, being that I mostly work on trucks that are older than some of the posters to this site I have never heard of any special computer thingy for brakes. Anyone else?
This is the way I have done it for years on non-anti lock brake vehicles. It's a 2 man job. You want to start with the brake that is the farthest away from the master cylinder and work in. Usually the passenger rear, then drivers rear, passenger front, and finally drivers front. With the engine idleing, E-brake off, and tires chocked have your helper pump the brake pedal a few times and hold it down. Now you crack open the bleeder valve and a stream of fluid will shoot out. Make sure your buddy doesnt let up on the brake pedal until you close the valve or else it will suck air into the line. Repeat this on the same brake until the fluid comes out clear and with no air bubbles.
Top off the master cylinder and move on to the next brake.
Good luck,
Lee
Go back and read the title of your post. Do they mulitply like rabbits?
OK, being that I mostly work on trucks that are older than some of the posters to this site I have never heard of any special computer thingy for brakes. Anyone else?
This is the way I have done it for years on non-anti lock brake vehicles. It's a 2 man job. You want to start with the brake that is the farthest away from the master cylinder and work in. Usually the passenger rear, then drivers rear, passenger front, and finally drivers front. With the engine idleing, E-brake off, and tires chocked have your helper pump the brake pedal a few times and hold it down. Now you crack open the bleeder valve and a stream of fluid will shoot out. Make sure your buddy doesnt let up on the brake pedal until you close the valve or else it will suck air into the line. Repeat this on the same brake until the fluid comes out clear and with no air bubbles.
Top off the master cylinder and move on to the next brake.
Good luck,
Lee
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From: Lacey, WA
John,
Your absolutely right about not needing to run the engine. I put that part in absent minded as my "helper" is usually my wife (AKA "The Warden") and it's easyer for her to push the pedal with the power brakes.
Take care,
Lee
Your absolutely right about not needing to run the engine. I put that part in absent minded as my "helper" is usually my wife (AKA "The Warden") and it's easyer for her to push the pedal with the power brakes.
Take care,
Lee
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yeah i was wondering how to make my own brakes LOL
MY typing skills are just awesome sometimes, anyways thanks for the info, never see the point in paying someone a bunch of money for nothing. Thanks again.
MY typing skills are just awesome sometimes, anyways thanks for the info, never see the point in paying someone a bunch of money for nothing. Thanks again.
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