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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by wwevo8,Oct 6 2010, 09:45 PM
I wish there was some pics posted
Here's the only picture I took during the process (with a camera phone)- It's simple enough IMO that pictures aren't really going to help much

Old Oct 7, 2010 | 01:35 AM
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yeah unfortunately its not really helping . I just finished changing my Engine, Diff, Tranny oils and now I wanna change the brakes and clutch but I have no Idea how to do so, all I know is that I have to bleed LOL.
Old Oct 7, 2010 | 05:31 AM
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Its really as easy as reading the steps and following them.
Old Oct 7, 2010 | 10:23 AM
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im sure it is, but Ive never done that so I dont wanna risk it , from the other side I wanna do it myself so I learn something new, I love working on the car, I followe the steps and pics on engine oil, tranny, and diff. I had fun and I also learned a lot
Old Oct 7, 2010 | 10:35 AM
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Hey guys im about to tackle billmans procedure, does the car need to be raised up on all 4's at the same time?

I only have a pair of jack stands. Is it possible to jack up the front first, bleed Driver Front, Pass Front.

Then jack up rear to finish Pass Rear and Driver Rear?

Also any tips on how to bleed the clutch? the clutch master cylinder is so tiny im afraid of introducing air into the system.
Old Oct 7, 2010 | 10:39 AM
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You can do it with 2 stands just be sure to chock the wheels on the ground so the car doesn't have a chance to roll off.
Old Oct 7, 2010 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by GPWSIM,Oct 7 2010, 10:35 AM

Also any tips on how to bleed the clutch? the clutch master cylinder is so tiny im afraid of introducing air into the system.
You can just crack the bleeder, let some fluid out and then begin to replenish master cyl. with your new fluid as needed. Close the bleeder and check the master as you go to get a sense of how fast you need to add more fluid. Don't let it empty as you bleed or you will have a heck of a time with air bubbles. Really is pretty simple after you do it. I usually have plenty left for clutch after doing the brakes with ATE.
Old Oct 7, 2010 | 01:50 PM
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i use a mityvac fluid evacuator to bleed my brakes. it's fast and it's very clean. i don't have to wipe down hoses or empty bottles, clean and store them etc. it's all contained, no drips, nothing to clean, not getting wet or having to set up a drain pan. gloves don't get eaten up by motul rbf600. don't need to hose down the calipers and bleeders with brake cleaner afterwards.

the fluid evacuator just attaches to the bleed nipple sucks out the fluid without introducing air into the system and then stores it until you empty it. at the end you just hang up the hose so the fluid still in the hose drains into the container and leave it until the next time you bleed.

on certain cars you can even do it with the wheels still on the car
Old Oct 7, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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Nice, thanks GPWSIM please take some good pictures of everything and how to bleed everything, Cant wait till you post them up so that way I can bleed my Brake and also the Clutch.
Old Oct 7, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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wwevo8, there's nothing to take pictures of! you have a hose, a container, and a bleeder valve that you open with a wrench! It's really not that hard.



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