hi all, I know when installing new brake shoes & whl cylinders, they have to be bleed, ok, now my question, thinking of going with disk brakes, from pass experience I rremember all I had to do was change pads, maybe disk, install pads an hit the brake peddle would fill rotor with brake fluid, & watch MC of course, is that right or wrong?, sorry getting old & I'm forgetting LOTS
The calipers, if new, will be full of air. If removing and replacing drum brakes, opening the sealed system will introduce air to it. In both cases the air needs to be removed to give a good pedal.
It is usually sufficient to bleed disc brakes by simply opening the bleed screw until fluid runs out.
I have used mean ol mr gravity on numerous builds with great success! He does a great job with both drum and disc. When working alone sometimes you must employ infrequent visitors to help.....:<)
ok, question, when using the gravity system, how long does it take for the whl cylinder to fill?, quick, 5 min, 10 min what?, fast enough that you have to stay there?, an if your gong with disks, you start in the front, an drums, back? right,?, thanks jerry
Jerry, First I pump the master to get fluid out and moving. Then I open all the bleed screws at once. The ones closest to the master start to show fluid first. Generally it takes about 30 -40 minutes for the rears to show fluid. Only problem is there is no way to catch the fluid like you can with a helper operating the pedal.
ok, an I take it when fluid shows you close it, thanks again for the info guys, being old an I'm still learning
Yes, when the fluid starts I assume it is clear of air and close the bleeder. If the pedal doesn't feel right I enlist the aid of the wife to operate the pedal. Only had one of the six or so I've finished not work as expected. Good luck.