Brake bleed clear tubing, inside diameter???

SouthArk370Z

Well, I figured that info would be in the FSM but all it calls for is "vinyl tubing" (I think they meant PVC). As cheap as the stuff is (you can find it in most hardware, hobby, pet (fish) stores for a few bucks for a 5-10 ft roll), just buy 2-3 different IDs and see which works best. 1/4" or 3/8" ID will probably do the trick but I've never bled the brakes on a 370Z.

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Baer383

By the time he runs around to find that hose I can flush the whole brake system in 20 minutes by myself.

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SouthArk370Z

I don't disagree with you. I follow your basic procedure - put a bucket under it and then wash any spills with soap and water. But it can get pretty messy and, if I ever bleed the brakes on my 370, I'll probably use some tubing. The tubing is not necessary but it sure makes cleanup a lot easier. It also helps keep air out of the line if you are pumping the brake pedal to build up pressure.

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Baer383

You guys are funny

When bleeding the brakes and bleeder screws are tight hose them down with water(which dilutes the brake fluid)so I don't know how much cleaner than that.plus if you guys completely understood the brake system you would know that there is no reason for a power bleed (foot/machine)unless you are at dealer and they are bleeding the ABS unit in which case the solenoids need to be in the locked open position to remove any air.

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SouthArk370Z

I really don't see what the big deal is. Unless using the tubing can somehow mess things up, what difference does it make? Is it necessary? No. Is it neater? Yes.

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Baer383

They understand the concept of remove fluid,replace with new and don't get any air in it,the hose is absolutely unnecessary to use when you have to bleed 8 bleeder screws(2 per caliper for those who didn't know that) the water cleans the caliper and flushes away and dilutes it.

What are you guys going to do when you are done bleeding your brakes and you pull off the hose?Do you think that you won't spill a few drops on the caliper? and you will reach for a rag and wipe it off which still leaves it on the caliper so the only easy way to do it is with water hence no need for the hose you are just making more work for yourselves.

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roy'sz

yea lets spray coagulated oil across the rotors and pads...mmmm hmmm great idea! motive brake bleeder will take you about 10 min to do the job the right way.

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Baer383

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SouthArk370Z

Some prefer to clean up a mess by not making it in the first place. Some prefer to do the job by-the-book.

I'm no braking system expert - I'll freely admit that my knowledge of ABS/TC/&c is superficial at best and my understanding is even less. And the last brakes I bled were on a '98 Pontiac. But... I have worked with hydraulic systems, both mechanically and control-wise, from the size of a few D cells to 6' radial motors and I've been servicing brakes since the mid-'70s (I may not be doing it right but I always manage to stop). Hydraulics is hydraulics.

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