New Brake Bleed Order ?

Rusty · 12-20-2015, 10:41 PM

When using 2 people. I have the person inside pump the pedal 3 times and hold down. Don't need a whole lot of pressure. Then I crack the bleeder open. I make sure that they push the pedal all the way down and hold it there. Then I close the bleeder and then repeat until the air is out of the line. Then move on to the next position.

Check your fluid often.

I also put a piece of clear tubing over the bleeder so that I can see the fluid coming out and direct it to a catch bottle.

On high mileage cars. I put a 2x4 under the pedal. You don't want to push the pedal all the way down. The reason is that the master cylinder bore is worn, and pushing the pedal all the way will rip the the o-rings on the piston in the bore.

You will have to find your leak. Did you spill any fluid when you was adding fluid?

street2soul · 12-20-2015, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

When using 2 people. I have the person inside pump the pedal 3 times and hold down. Don't need a whole lot of pressure. Then I crack the bleeder open. I make sure that they push the pedal all the way down and hold it there. Then I close the bleeder and then repeat until the air is out of the line. Then move on to the next position.

Check your fluid often.

I also put a piece of clear tubing over the bleeder so that I can see the fluid coming out and direct it to a catch bottle.

On high mileage cars. I put a 2x4 under the pedal. You don't want to push the pedal all the way down. The reason is that the master cylinder bore is worn, and pushing the pedal all the way will rip the the o-rings on the piston in the bore.

You will have to find your leak. Did you spill any fluid when you was adding fluid?

it would be a lie if i said i never spilled fluid(in the brake reservoir compartment.but not recently.
i actually found what seems to be RBF600 underneath the steering rack area which is furthur down than where i spilled. it's been constantly dripping and the underside is drenched with goldish fluid. (mind you that i've been mysteriously wondering why the brake reservoir level has been decreasing slowly..) from the smell i'm certain its the brake fluid.

is the thinner line the brake line? that's where it seems to leak

last pic is to give you a reference where the leak is:
its somewhere ~around between the steering rack and chassis bracing

Rusty · 12-20-2015, 11:00 PM

Spray the area with a cleaner and wipe clean. Have someone pump the brakes and you looking to see if anything is leaking. If you can't see. Then keep an eye on it.

street2soul · 12-20-2015, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Spray the area with a cleaner and wipe clean. Have someone pump the brakes and you looking to see if anything is leaking. If you can't see. Then keep an eye on it.

i'll do that. if i see something interesting, will make my last visit to the dealership.. warranty expiring in 2 months!

street2soul · 12-22-2015, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by street2soul

it would be a lie if i said i never spilled fluid(in the brake reservoir compartment.but not recently.
i actually found what seems to be RBF600 underneath the steering rack area which is furthur down than where i spilled. it's been constantly dripping and the underside is drenched with goldish fluid. (mind you that i've been mysteriously wondering why the brake reservoir level has been decreasing slowly..) from the smell i'm certain its the brake fluid.

is the thinner line the brake line? that's where it seems to leak

last pic is to give you a reference where the leak is:
its somewhere ~around between the steering rack and chassis bracing

reviving this.. just so people don't get confused.
this is the power steering line leak. I traced the line all the way back to the power steering reservoir. seal must be leaking..

12-20-2015, 10:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rusty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 70 Posts: 35,575 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684440	When using 2 people. I have the person inside pump the pedal 3 times and hold down. Don't need a whole lot of pressure. Then I crack the bleeder open. I make sure that they push the pedal all the way down and hold it there. Then I close the bleeder and then repeat until the air is out of the line. Then move on to the next position. Check your fluid often. I also put a piece of clear tubing over the bleeder so that I can see the fluid coming out and direct it to a catch bottle. On high mileage cars. I put a 2x4 under the pedal. You don't want to push the pedal all the way down. The reason is that the master cylinder bore is worn, and pushing the pedal all the way will rip the the o-rings on the piston in the bore. You will have to find your leak. Did you spill any fluid when you was adding fluid? street2soul likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

12-20-2015, 11:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rusty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 70 Posts: 35,575 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684440	Spray the area with a cleaner and wipe clean. Have someone pump the brakes and you looking to see if anything is leaking. If you can't see. Then keep an eye on it. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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