Rear Caliper Bleeder Valve
09-09-2010, 10:03 PM
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Rear Caliper Bleeder Valve
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I plan on bleeding/flushing my brake fluid in the near future and was wondering where is the bleeder valve located on the rear caliper? I know the Front bleeder valve is visible but I can't seem to locate the rear caliper bleeder valve with the wheels on. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I plan on bleeding/flushing my brake fluid in the near future and was wondering where is the bleeder valve located on the rear caliper? I know the Front bleeder valve is visible but I can't seem to locate the rear caliper bleeder valve with the wheels on. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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09-09-2010, 10:11 PM
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You should find the rear caliper bleeder screw on the back side of the caliper (toward center of car) near the top. If you take the wheel off you will have no problem finding it.
09-10-2010, 11:34 AM
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Don't forget the your front calipers actually have two bleeder valves, one is visible when looking directly at the caliper, the other is on the reverse side. I had mine done on my E63 a few months back, because I didn't have the time or the man power to do it myself. If my memory serves me correctly the rears have two bleeder valves as well. **********I caution you to be very careful with the brake fluid, when filling up the master cylinder and bleeding the calipers, as the brake fluid will dull your paint the instant it touches it. I can't be more frank then that. Cover all painted surfaces with a drop touch, or fender protector when filling the master cylinder. And remember that you must bleed the RR, LR, RF and then LF, furthest caliper working to the nearest caliper to the master cylinder. If you live in the Northern Virginia Area, I could give you a hand.
09-11-2010, 03:33 AM
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In what order should I bleed the front calipers with the two valves? Inside first then outside?
Also how much additional fluid do you think is required to bleed them? I have 1l of brake fluid to use.
Also how much additional fluid do you think is required to bleed them? I have 1l of brake fluid to use.
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09-11-2010, 09:50 AM
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I went through can of brake fluid, I only use ATE Blue dot racing fluid, it has a higher boiling point then OEM. And it blue in color, and turns green when mixed with the regular fluid. So when you see blue fluid coming out,then you know that it is bleed properly. I would bleed the outside first, then inside. Remember that brake fluid is corrosive to paint, if you spill any on your paint it's done. And will need a expensive repaint job. So be careful....
09-11-2010, 10:24 AM
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I went through can of brake fluid, I only use ATE Blue dot racing fluid, it has a higher boiling point then OEM. And it blue in color, and turns green when mixed with the regular fluid. So when you see blue fluid coming out,then you know that it is bleed properly. I would bleed the outside first, then inside. Remember that brake fluid is corrosive to paint, if you spill any on your paint it's done. And will need a expensive repaint job. So be careful....
Keep in mind that some will void your brake warranty if the detect the blue fluid. Last time I got some from the tirerack, amber and blue, the receipt had a printing on it that the blue stuff was illegal in FL.
09-11-2010, 11:25 AM
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That maybe so, good for me that I live in VA, and do all the maintenance myself. The amber is good also, I think that ATE makes some of the best brake fluid out there. I like the blue, do to its high boiling point and visual factor when bleeding brake. You can easily tell when you have clean fluid flowing through the brake lines.
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hello, does anyone know where I can find a DIY for brake fluid replacement on a C63, I am planning on trying to do it my self but I dont know the order of the steps that have to be done. Thanks
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PITA depends how you look at it... Assume some of you are leery of dealer and his quality/pricing. So if you're all in then complete the job by remembering the anti lok reservoirs need purging of the water-bearing fluid. The dealer does it with his wonderful star based prompter system (if , indeed he does it). You can do it with...yep ,another PITA. I used two jugs of MB fluid on the following.
Purge your calipers ,fill as if complete. Drive your car in a manner that activates the anti lok brakes several times. I did it by driving on remote road that had wet grass on the shoulder. Get on 'em and feel 'em shudder. Then change sides.
Go back to your set up and bleed complete AGAIN. Is this perfect ? Probably not but better than just the calipers. Or assuming your dealer did it. Is this enough PITA or is it TLC?
Purge your calipers ,fill as if complete. Drive your car in a manner that activates the anti lok brakes several times. I did it by driving on remote road that had wet grass on the shoulder. Get on 'em and feel 'em shudder. Then change sides.
Go back to your set up and bleed complete AGAIN. Is this perfect ? Probably not but better than just the calipers. Or assuming your dealer did it. Is this enough PITA or is it TLC?
01-12-2013, 07:51 PM
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