How To Bleed Brakes

[Jonne]

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[chrispb123456]

Hi.

 

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[alanrob]

Is it possible to use a pressurised system such as easybleed on a galaxy?

[chrispb123456]

Is it possible to use a pressurised system such as easybleed on a galaxy?

Hi I havn't on a Galaxy I did blow the plastic reservoir of the master cylinder once years ago fluid everywhere. If I use that pressure system now I always use a spare wheel with about 15psi max

[tamworthleon]

Is it possible to use a pressurised system such as easybleed on a galaxy?

Hi I havn't on a Galaxy I did blow the plastic reservoir of the master cylinder once years ago fluid everywhere. If I use that pressure system now I always use a spare wheel with about 15psi max

I have done on a Galaxy before using a easy bleed kit. But as was said already let your spare tyre down to 10/15 psi first and not 20 psi like most kits say,Its that or you'll end up with brake fluid all over the place.They dont seem to seal very well!

[Jayton]

Don't forget to use vag com or a stand alone ABS cycling kit when bleeding the brakes to get the air out of the ABS pump.

[Jonne]

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[Jayton]

So long as you have clear clean fluid coming out, you'll be fine.

[Mirez]

OK. So i don

Edited April 16, 2010 by Mirez

[Jonne]

You want no air in the system so don't ever empty it first! The old fluid will retain the water and will get pushed out with the new.

 

Ideally you need 3 people to do the job, 2 as a minimum. Keep one person inside the car and the other constantly filling the resevoir so it never drops below MIN. As Chris says, use a milkbottle or similar and some tube, put the tube over the bleed nipple and the other end in the bottle - put some new fluid in the bottle to start with and ensure the tube is under it at all times. Get the person inside to apply a small amount of pressure to the brakes, then open the nipple whilst the assistant pushes the pedel to the floor - they MUST keep it at the floor whilst you tighten the nipple back up else you'll suck air back into the system, only when its done up can they release. Repeat until new fluid is seen to exit and maybe a couple more times for good measure - dont overtighten the nipples!

 

OK. Thanks very much for the tips! Now I feel more confident in replacing the brake fluid!

One more question: Do I really need 2 litres of brake fluid?

[Mirez]

You want no air in the system so don't ever empty it first! The old fluid will retain the water and will get pushed out with the new.

 

Ideally you need 3 people to do the job, 2 as a minimum. Keep one person inside the car and the other constantly filling the resevoir so it never drops below MIN. As Chris says, use a milkbottle or similar and some tube, put the tube over the bleed nipple and the other end in the bottle - put some new fluid in the bottle to start with and ensure the tube is under it at all times. Get the person inside to apply a small amount of pressure to the brakes, then open the nipple whilst the assistant pushes the pedel to the floor - they MUST keep it at the floor whilst you tighten the nipple back up else you'll suck air back into the system, only when its done up can they release. Repeat until new fluid is seen to exit and maybe a couple more times for good measure - dont overtighten the nipples!

 

OK. Thanks very much for the tips! Now I feel more confident in replacing the brake fluid!

One more question: Do I really need 2 litres of brake fluid?

 

Probably not but if you run out mid way through then you will contaminate old and new while it sits waiting for you to walk to to the shops and back, brake fluid is quite cheap - you are saving on the labour, dont skimp on the fluid :wacko:

 

Final tip, remember brake fluid is corrosive - avoid getting it on your paintwork at all costs!

Edited April 16, 2010 by Mirez

[Jonne]

 

OK. Thanks very much for the tips! Now I feel more confident in replacing the brake fluid!

One more question: Do I really need 2 litres of brake fluid?

 

Probably not but if you run out mid way through then you will contaminate old and new while it sits waiting for you to walk to to the shops and back, brake fluid is quite cheap - you are saving on the labour, dont skimp on the fluid :wacko:

 

Final tip, remember brake fluid is corrosive - avoid getting it on your paintwork at all costs!

 

Oh, OK! Will not spill... I hope! I guess I

[cochapman]

Don't forget to use vag com or a stand alone ABS cycling kit when bleeding the brakes to get the air out of the ABS pump.

 

I know this is bringing back a dead thread, but I've got a problem with spongy brakes, and I was wondering if it could be air in the ABS system, as all four callipers have been well bled.

 

If I don;t have access to VAG-COM, is there a way to 'manually' bleed the ABS block?

[cyborg]

Don't forget to use vag com or a stand alone ABS cycling kit when bleeding the brakes to get the air out of the ABS pump.

 

I know this is bringing back a dead thread, but I've got a problem with spongy brakes, and I was wondering if it could be air in the ABS system, as all four callipers have been well bled.

 

If I don;t have access to VAG-COM, is there a way to 'manually' bleed the ABS block?

 

Chris soloution is the simplest and easiest. ABS block should be a rare thing to have to do.

 

Thing's that also cause problems

off the top of my head

 

Wheel bearing failure

Warped brake disc's

Brake caliper seal failure

Worn track rods and wishbones

Tracking out

Etc,,

 

keep it simples with chris's soloution