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Mar 20, 2010 | 01:08 PM

jleo

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Bleeding Brakes

I just replaced the front brake pads, rotors, and brake lines on my truck. I did touch the rear brakes.
Do I still need to bleed the rear brakes or can I just bleed the front brakes?

Mar 20, 2010 | 02:08 PM

Lazy K

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You will probably get away with just bleeding the front (pass side first).

Mar 21, 2010 | 07:54 PM

jleo

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Thanks for the reply. I just bleed the front and it worked good.

Mar 23, 2010 | 01:45 PM

Lazy K

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Good man. Glad it worked out for you.

Apr 3, 2010 | 12:46 PM

Headviking

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so what is the proper sequence to bleed the brakes?

Apr 3, 2010 | 02:38 PM

Lazy K

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Proper sequence is right rear, left rear, RABS module (if fitted), right front, left front.

Apr 4, 2010 | 01:29 PM

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Brake Bleeding

It is always a good idea to bleed the whole system anytime you do break into a closed system.Brake fluid degrades and absorbes impurities and is easy enough to replace with new at these times.Like my Momma used to say"Better safe than sorry".
"bowties in the rearview mirror"