natman316

Anyone have a DIY for bleeding the brakes? Similar to other cars I am guessing.

Also what order do we do it in for this car?

Mort

Just bleed from the farthest bleeder to the closest is what is always recommended. Do not let the brake fluid reservoir go dry as any air getting into the master cylinder can be a problem to bleed out.

I use a Motive Brake Bleeder and it is a great rig and you can do it by yourself.

http://www.motiveproducts.com/

Guilty

Tampon?

natman316

Do I need the pressure bleeder? Or can I just get someone to pump the brakes traditional way. Read somewhere the brakes on mbz needs a pressure bleeder?

Jasonoff

What pressure do you use on the motive for the C?

I found 10-15psi works best on the S2000. I'd assume the same for the C.

jvanbrecht

I do not believe you "need" one.. but they are like $50 on Amazon.. There is no reason not to use one.

Mort

When you bleed the brakes you should try to get all the old fluid out. That is hard to do with someone pumping the brakes over and over.

My order of preference is:

1. Pressure bleeder that pushes the old fluid out and supplies new fluid at the same time.
2. Vacuum pump at the bleeder screw to suck the fluid out. You need to monitor the brake fluid reservoir and keep it topped up. (I use this to drain the old fluid out of the reservoir and refill with fresh fluid before I start the bleeding process).
3. Gravity bleed with the bleed screw open and left to drain. Works better on some brake systems than others (works great on my truck) but again watch the reservoir level.
4. Traditional two man bleed system with one person pumping the brake pedal and holding it down while the other releases the bleeder and lets the fluid drain and to watch the reservoir level.

Mort

I used 10 psi the last time I did the C63 and it worked fine. I would be comfortable using 10-15 psi.

Jasonoff

Cheers.

You may appreciate this and for the OP if you have access to an air line.

I added an air fitting with a bleed valve. No need to pump or watch the pressure. Makes the job that much easier.

Mort

Nice mod to the brake bleeder!