DIY: Brake Bleed (Gravity Method)
12-10-2012, 04:16 AM
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12-10-2012, 02:28 PM
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I believe I know what you are reffering to. I didn't make a mention of it in the write up, but yes you can just take it out. It's just a filter to stop anything from getting into the reservoir.
12-10-2012, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Wydget' timestamp='1355113158' post='22200071
This is a great write up with a lot of detail and pics. 
Exactly I'm looking at doing this in the next few days. I've noticed that on my brake fluid reservoir, there is a screen that doesn't allow me to get to that inside of the reservoir. Does this just come out?
Exactly I'm looking at doing this in the next few days. I've noticed that on my brake fluid reservoir, there is a screen that doesn't allow me to get to that inside of the reservoir. Does this just come out?
12-30-2012, 12:16 PM
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And FYI, this is what dirty fluid looks like when you don't change it in over 100k miles. Although it was mixed in with even older brake fluid.
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Originally Posted by goy091' timestamp='1356820606' post='22236022
In the process of bleeding now and its taking a really long time for the front pass. side. Any tips to speed this up? It's been like 20 mins and it's barely dripping lol.
And FYI, this is what dirty fluid looks like when you don't change it in over 100k miles. Although it was mixed in with even older brake fluid.
My fluid didn't look like that, but was dark and a little cloudy. Will be tackling the clutch bleed tomorrow with all the extra ATE I have left over.
01-02-2013, 03:36 PM
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Is this a repost of the original gravity bleed DIY that has been around for years? Or a new one?
Personally, I have used both this method and a vacuum pump. In the winter, you have to use a pump or it will literally take all day to bleed the rears. The cold makes the fluid too thick. But if it is warm enough, this method works great.
Personally, I have used both this method and a vacuum pump. In the winter, you have to use a pump or it will literally take all day to bleed the rears. The cold makes the fluid too thick. But if it is warm enough, this method works great.
01-02-2013, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Wydget' timestamp='1356902170' post='22237149
[quote name='goy091' timestamp='1356820606' post='22236022']
In the process of bleeding now and its taking a really long time for the front pass. side. Any tips to speed this up? It's been like 20 mins and it's barely dripping lol.
In the process of bleeding now and its taking a really long time for the front pass. side. Any tips to speed this up? It's been like 20 mins and it's barely dripping lol.
And FYI, this is what dirty fluid looks like when you don't change it in over 100k miles. Although it was mixed in with even older brake fluid.
My fluid didn't look like that, but was dark and a little cloudy. Will be tackling the clutch bleed tomorrow with all the extra ATE I have left over.
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If you had read fully, I actually do mention that if things slow down you should close bleeder and pump the peddle.
Glad you figure it out at the end.
