I just bought a linelock and its time for its install. The directions are very straight forward all except that I dont know how to bleed the brakes. How much new fluid am I going to need? Do I need to buy on of those little brake bleeders? Im clueless. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Bleeding was discussed in this thread.

http://web.camaross.com/forums/showt...eed+the+brakes

A search would turn up more good threads.

JeffA

 

Thanks

 

I briefly read through the post and wanted to add a few things.

This job takes two people (unless you have aftermarket speed bleeders). On inside the car, and one at the caliper you are bleeding (this will prob. be you).

Step 1: Pump brakes to build pressure (2 or 3 pumps should do)
Step 2: HOLD brake pedal and say OK or something so you know to open bleeder.
Step 3: Open bleeder on caliper (use a clear hose to direct flow into a jar) till fluid stops (only takes a few sec.) During this step, make sure your friend keeps his/her foot on the pedal and follows it to the floor.
Step 4: Close bleeder valve and tell buddy OK or something so he can begin to pump the brakes again.

Depending on how much air is in the lines, you may have to bleed each caliper a few times till you are done. When I had all four calipers off for painting, I had to do 3 rounds of bleeding and used a whole bottle of brake fluid.

If doing all four, start at right rear, then left rear, right front, then left front.

Oh, one last thing, don't let the brake fluid get on your paint. I heard it will eat away at the paint.

 

Thanks alot Prince. Looks like I need to find a friend to help. While the calipers are off, I might as well paint them and make them look better. Thanks again.

Bo