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Brake bleeding

Post by Tott61 » Fri Jul 09, 2021 9:09 pm

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.

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Re: Brake bleeding

Post by Kit » Fri Jul 09, 2021 9:52 pm

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 :idea:
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

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Re: Brake bleeding

Post by Tott61 » Mon Jul 19, 2021 8:23 pm

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Re: Brake bleeding

Post by Kit » Mon Jul 19, 2021 8:26 pm

Tott61 wrote:
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