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[1314cc]

Ok,wheel bearings, balljoints done. Now ready to replace calipers and hoses and new brake fluid. So can i just drain system dry then disconnect calipers and hoses? Then what's the best way to go about refilling the system?

[nicklouse]

just bleed as per the order for you circuit.

 

how you do it depends on what kit you have.

[sonikk4]

Dont forget though to make sure the new calipers are on the correct side. Brake nipples upper most. Might be teaching you to suck eggs but it happens a lot.

[1314cc]

Dont forget though to make sure the new calipers are on the correct side. Brake nipples upper most. Might be teaching you to suck eggs but it happens a lot.

Always welcome sound advice!

[sonikk4]

 

Dont forget though to make sure the new calipers are on the correct side. Brake nipples upper most. Might be teaching you to suck eggs but it happens a lot.

Always welcome sound advice!

 

 

If they are the wrong way up, you will never bleed the brakes.

[1314cc]

So by draining down the brake fluid, how easy is it to refill? Obviously there will be a lot of air in the system. Is just a case of bleed in sequence? Or should I expect it to be not so straight forward? I have borrowed an eezibleed kit

[Icey]

So by draining down the brake fluid, how easy is it to refill? Obviously there will be a lot of air in the system. Is just a case of bleed in sequence? Or should I expect it to be not so straight forward? I have borrowed an eezibleed kit

 

 

There's no need to bleed it dry, you'll never get it all out anyway. Just put plenty through each corner and you won't go far wrong.

 

Edit:

 

One caveat - if contamination is your concern you'll want to be pulling the components apart anyway, that's the only reason I'd want to drain it all down just so I can clean and inspect. If it's otherwise good, just put plenty of fresh fluid through.

Edited by Icey, 07 April 2017 - 05:21 PM.

[Carlos W]

Empty the master cylinder with a syringe