2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech Discuss 2nd generation S-series (1995-2005) general tech topics here.

Brake bleeding question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 03-13-2008, 10:02 AM
portcqb's Avatar
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location:
Posts: 707
portcqb is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Brake bleeding question

I'm going to do a rear brake job on my '97 Bravada. I was wondering if change the rear calipers do I need to bleed all wheels or just the Caliper(s) I change?
 
  #2  
Old 03-13-2008, 11:30 AM
swartlkk's Avatar
Administrator
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Waterloo, NY
Posts: 41,137
swartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond repute
Default RE: Brake bleeding question

At the very least, the rear. I would consider bleeding the entire system to remove all of the old brake fluid, flushing the system until you get clear fluid out at each wheel. Start at the passenger rear, then driver rear, passenger front, and driver front last (order from longest distance to the master cylinder to the shortest). Make sure to keep the master cylinder full!

As brake fluid ages, it absorbs moisture which can hinder its ability to withstand heat. If you are already going to be doing 2 wheels, it isn't that much more to do all 4!
 
  #3  
Old 03-13-2008, 04:25 PM
portcqb's Avatar
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location:
Posts: 707
portcqb is an unknown quantity at this point
Default RE: Brake bleeding question

Thanks for the info.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
whoareyou4
2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
9
09-04-2011 04:22 AM
jess1327
Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
3
03-12-2008 11:37 AM
Hanr3
1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
4
11-23-2007 08:26 PM
97Blazer15
2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
5
04-26-2007 07:21 PM
Dj7763
Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
4
03-10-2007 10:41 PM



Quick Reply: Brake bleeding question



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:01 AM.