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Foley
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SEP 18, 04:25 PM
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So, i just finished replaceing calipers, rotors and pads all around... wondering if im going to need to bleed brakes? had people tell me both yes and no... so am i!? thanks
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Patrick
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SEP 18, 04:31 PM
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How could you possibly replace the calipers and not get air in the system?
Go bleed your brakes. It needs to be done occasionally anyway. I'm doing mine today on a "project" Fiero as well.
[EDIT] Remember to use the proper sequence (which is Fiero specific) - LR RR RF LF[This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 09-18-2012).]
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Stainless1911
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SEP 18, 05:11 PM
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Yep. I just did mine. I used the hand vacuum pump to start, then went back around all fours the old fashioned way because I dont trust the pumps. They are good enough to get things started but because I can still see bubbles, they aren't done. Once I dont see any bubbles, then and only then will I say the brakes have been bled.
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Stainless1911
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SEP 18, 05:13 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
[EDIT] Remember to use the proper sequence (which is Fiero specific) - LR RR RF LF
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Why? I was always taught that you start farthest away and work your way in. The instructions to the pump says the opposite! It says to start closest and work your way out.
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Marvin McInnis
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SEP 18, 05:14 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Foley:
... had people tell me ...no...
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After replacing the calipers? You need to find a new technical advisor ASAP.
Yes, your brakes need to be bled all around. Take your time; do it right.
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Patrick
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SEP 18, 07:47 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Stainless1911:
Why?
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Why not?
| quote | Originally posted by Stainless1911:
I was always taught that you start farthest away and work your way in. The instructions to the pump says the opposite! It says to start closest and work your way out.
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I was also taught to start with the furthest caliper from the master when bleeding and to work your way closer (as you were taught). So, what are you going to follow... how you were taught or what the directions from some cheap pump tells you? 
Marvin, more words of wisdom please!  [This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 09-18-2012).]
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Marvin McInnis
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SEP 19, 11:04 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
... more words of wisdom please!
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"Want to make God laugh? Tell him your plans." ~ Woody Allen[This message has been edited by Marvin McInnis (edited 09-19-2012).]
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Patrick
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SEP 19, 02:23 PM
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Heh heh... Not quite what I had in mind Marvin, but it'll do!
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Foley
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SEP 19, 06:49 PM
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Thanks guys any idea how much fluid im going to need?
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Marvin McInnis
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SEP 20, 12:15 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Foley:
... any idea how much fluid im going to need?
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Go ahead ... splurge and buy a whole quart of DOT3/4 brake fluid. That is more than enough to bleed and flush an entire system. Don't be tempted to use some old fluid that has been sitting on the shelf, opened, for several years. Brake fluid is hygroscopic; it readily absorbs moisture from the air.
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