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Brake Bleeding #2647300
04/20/19 04:01 PM
04/20/19 04:01 PM
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Probably a rookie question....

I just got done plumbing a rear disc conversion on my car and it involved replacing the factory proportion valve with a distribution block. Since the lines were disconnected the master cylinder was drained. Is it necessary to bench bleed the master cylinder? I never removed it from the car. I've got a Mighty Vac and was just planning on bleeding all four corners one at a time starting with the closest wheel to the master cylinder and working my way out from there.

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Re: Brake Bleeding [Re: MarkZ] #2647306
04/20/19 04:26 PM
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I probably is needed. I have a couple of short hard lines that screw into the M/C and loop back into the reservoir under the fluid level so that I can "bench bleed" the M/C in the car. Just go slow with the pedal or you will splash brake fluid.


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Re: Brake Bleeding [Re: MarkZ] #2647323
04/20/19 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MarkM
starting with the closest wheel to the master cylinder and working my way out from there.


Start with the wheel farthest (right rear) from the MC.


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Re: Brake Bleeding [Re: John_Kunkel] #2647372
04/20/19 08:05 PM
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& put a block under the pedal so your helper dont go past the cups normal wear area & it helps him control the pedal travel better


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Re: Brake Bleeding [Re: RapidRobert] #2647611
04/21/19 07:05 PM
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Bleed all 4 is correct..but start at the furthest right rear, left rear right front then left front

Re: Brake Bleeding [Re: AARCONV] #2647664
04/21/19 10:45 PM
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And another note... don't get any female friend or female family member involved in the brake bleeding procedure, unless your a gluten for self punishment/aggravation smile







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