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Old 02-12-2014, 09:59 AM
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Default Re: 2 brake bleed questions
Originally Posted by meh03
Should the reservoir cap be on or off when bleeding the brakes?


I have a little air in the system from when I did the brake job that I haven't been able to get out. I tried the power bleeder, and the old school method. I bought some speed bleeders Speed Bleeder Bleeding Brakes Bleeding Motorcycle Brakes Automotive Bleeder Screw Brake Bleeder for my motorcycle that worked great so I decided to buy some for the car. Question: is it better to bleed it with the car running or off? Seems to me with the car running, all systems would be involved and get a better bleed, but this is where one of the experts can chime in.


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No need to have the car running,or you'll have power assisted bleeding.LOL It helps to have some feel on the pedal, so engine off.
Change all the oil while you are at it with fresh just opened oil, a different color helps.
I have not tried the speed bleeders, I used my buddy on the pedal. I tried a vacuum bleeder but my buddy offered to help.
 
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