02C32guy

I just ordered Goodridge lines and need to bleed the brakes when I put them on. What's your favorite device? Vacuum hand pump, pump w/ tank, bleeder screws? What fluid do you guys use? Should I just use MB fluid or is it worth it to use a racing type fluid with a higher boiling point? Also, do i need a special wrench or something?

Dingleberry

favorite method is with two people.

first person pumps pedal 10 times and holds pedal. 2nd person breaks open bleeder screw, fluid squirts out, close screw, release pedal. replenish reservoir fluid.

do that 5 times at each corner, done.

ronald7410

Gosh that seems like a pita

kjb55

pressure bleed.

320 dreamer

motion ind power bleeder. 50$. 1 man operation and you get ALL the air out of the system. cant do it properly by pedal. try motul blue fluid or ate super blue. when the line is purged you will see the colored fluid coming out.
start with the pass rear then drivers rear then pass front and finally drivers front. put 1 qt in the power bleeder and you can bleed everything and fill the resovoir and have 1/2 pt. left over
any wrench will work but a flare nut wrench is best and wont strip the bleeder valves. if a valve is bad remember you need metric bleeder to go back in.

Dingleberry

you sure?

02C32guy

Everything I ever wanted to know about brake fluid I just found here: http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp...fluid_1a.shtml

MarcusF

I've got a Motion power bleeder at it works exactly as 320 dreamer described it. Just pump the bleeder up to 2 bar and start bleeding the brakes. The reason a power bleeder is preferred is the pump method allows the master cylinder to travel further than it normally does - which is tough on the MC piston seal on an older MC.

spr

Motive bleeder. Don't exceed 25lbs. Use line wrenches only and use Motul 600 or SRF. Change lines to braided at same time while you're at it... and better pads.... and better rotors.... and better calipers..... and better rims.... and better tires.... and better coil overs.... and better sways.... and do the rack... hahaha

320 dreamer

you can do it but you will never get ALL the air out of the system. you are trying to bleed thru abs solenoids , master cylinder and lines , calipers. if he doesnt hold the pedal or you dont tighten the line at the right time the pedal goes to the floor you allow air.
power bleeder eliminates any chance of air in the system from returning and its a 1 man job. now you dont have to share any beer!!

02C32guy

Ordered and received the ATE super blue fluid, Motive power bleeder and even watched a few you tube videos on technique. I'm ready to rock. Of course, then I get an email from FRSport saying that the Goodridge lines for our cars aren't in the warehouse and it will be 2-4 weeks. Apparently, the C32 is in the 10% that they don't stock. Buzz kill. I think if you don't have an item in stock, you should be forbid from listing it on Ebay.

ronald7410

Is the fluid corrosive? I heard if it's spilled it can eat through your car chassis. True?

1Lop2K5C

Dont get it on your paint. If you spilled, wipe it off right away or wash off the area.