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Bleeding brakes

I have changed the master cylinder and would like to know if there is a correct sequence of the bleeding process on the slave cylinders on the calipers. They have a top and bottom bleed screw. I have been using the top screw to try and get the air out of the system and have had some success.
Thanks for any help on this item.
  • Posted 30 Mar 2017 03:16
  • By Robor
  • joined 30 Mar'17 - 2 messages
  • Wisconsin, United States
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Thanks for the reply shovel fx and information, this will help immensely. I will post when I get it done.
  • Posted 30 Mar 2017 10:35
  • By Robor
  • joined 30 Mar'17 - 2 messages
  • Wisconsin, United States
These can be fun I have done it a few ways. I start with bench bleeding the master cylinder and then loosen the upper bleeders for awhile to allow a gravity bleed. I also used to have a cap with a hole in it and put light air pressure on the master cylinder while opening the bleeders creating a power bleeder method. The method I use on most all lift trucks now is a ATV motorcycle pressure bleeder that forces fluid from the bleeder through the master cylinder, a reverse power bleeder. You can buy one on Amazon or Ebay for about $20. Good luck
  • Posted 30 Mar 2017 10:26
  • By shovel_fx
  • joined 11 Mar'12 - 41 messages
  • Illinois, United States

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