Goodridge SS Brake line Upgrade: Flush/Bleeding Issues

SOLISIMO · 12-20-2009, 11:15 AM

Other than the obvious problem, are you satisfied with the quality and build? Im looking for a set...

ChrisSlicks · 12-20-2009, 11:33 AM

The pedal goes completely to the floor? I had this problem once in another car when I made the mistake of letting all the fluid drain out of the system when replacing the calipers, always plug the lines temporarily when you are swapping out the hoses!

You are now going to need an ABS Diagnostic tool to put the ABS system into purge mode. Unfortunately these are non-standard for foreign cars so it's going to have to get towed to the dealer unless you can find somebody with one.

JSBZ · 12-20-2009, 01:28 PM

I feel dumb! Didn't catch the back side bleeders. Bled again and now the pedal is hard as a rock.
Initial impression: lost some braking modulation but the bite is intense. More to follow.

cavemancan · 10-23-2012, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JSBZ

Didn't catch the back side bleeders.

Back side bleeders??? Can someone please explain? Is there another location on the same caliper that needs to be bled?

I'm having the same issue...No ABS light...no leaks...no more bubbles. Pedle is almost ok feeling...approx. 20% mushier than stock when it should feel firm as hell. ABS was unplugged during bleed.

sig11 · 10-24-2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by cavemancan

Back side bleeders??? Can someone please explain? Is there another location on the same caliper that needs to be bled?

I'm having the same issue...No ABS light...no leaks...no more bubbles. Pedle is almost ok feeling...approx. 20% mushier than stock when it should feel firm as hell. ABS was unplugged during bleed.

There are bleeders on both sides of the sport calipers... have to do both.

cavemancan · 10-25-2012, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by sig11

There are bleeders on both sides of the sport calipers... have to do both.

Ding fries are done...After that post I went out to the car and viola...this thing has 8 bleeding points...LOL...I feel stupid! I got it done today and Holly g-forces we have a winner!

JSBZ · 12-20-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SOLISIMO

Other than the obvious problem, are you satisfied with the quality and build? Im looking for a set...

Quality is top notch. Fit is perfect. I ended up using the factory lock plates instead of the (4) supplied. The supplied plates were a PITA to install, didn't quite fit.
FYI, I am running Akebono's.

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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 655	The pedal goes completely to the floor? I had this problem once in another car when I made the mistake of letting all the fluid drain out of the system when replacing the calipers, always plug the lines temporarily when you are swapping out the hoses! You are now going to need an ABS Diagnostic tool to put the ABS system into purge mode. Unfortunately these are non-standard for foreign cars so it's going to have to get towed to the dealer unless you can find somebody with one.

12-20-2009, 01:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
JSBZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 56 Drives: 09 370Z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 18	I feel dumb! Didn't catch the back side bleeders. Bled again and now the pedal is hard as a rock. Initial impression: lost some braking modulation but the bite is intense. More to follow.