Ford Probe
2.0
1994
I am going to replace both rear callipers. I understand the basics of brake bleeding but are there any tips that can help.
Brake bleeding
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Re: Brake bleeding
Clean the area as much as possible
Is the calipers sized on the carrier
You need to ‘re-use’ your handbrake cable bracket
Don’t lose the copper washers, or replace with new
Be prepared for a spillage of brake fluid
Kept the master cylinder topped up with brake fluid as you bleed the system, & don’t forget to do the clutch
Use a tight fitting ring spanner on the bleed nipple to avoid rounding it.
Undo the brake hose banjo nut, while on the carrier
Adjust the caliper correctly, with the Allen Key , hidden behind the bolt, at the back
Use this opportunity to change the brake hoses
Also, one other thing,
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Is the calipers sized on the carrier
You need to ‘re-use’ your handbrake cable bracket
Don’t lose the copper washers, or replace with new
Be prepared for a spillage of brake fluid
Kept the master cylinder topped up with brake fluid as you bleed the system, & don’t forget to do the clutch
Use a tight fitting ring spanner on the bleed nipple to avoid rounding it.
Undo the brake hose banjo nut, while on the carrier
Adjust the caliper correctly, with the Allen Key , hidden behind the bolt, at the back
Use this opportunity to change the brake hoses
Also, one other thing,
Please show your support for the club,& sign up for Full Membership
Kit
Re: Brake bleeding
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