Bleeding the System

A few hints about bleeding brakes or clutch systems. If you bleed the system change the fluid at the same time not necessary to flush but replace the fluid simply let it run until it is clean at all points. I do not recommend pressure bleeders easy to use but can cause more problems than they are worth mainly with ABS. Us the vacuum method with the use of a hand vacuum pump and a container in the middle of 2 lines Mighty vac sells the kit. If you have an air problem as a last resort remove the MC cap and let the system sit overnight this will allow the air to escape naturally. Wont always work but it usually does this will also work with cooling systems.One more item when you push the cylinder back into its bore block off the line and open the bleeder screw do not push the old fluid back into the system through you are going to replace the fluid this dirty fluid can cause problem here again worse with ABS but it can still cause a headache.Do not use old brake fluid that has been open in the garage for who knows how long fluid is cheap and if you use fluid that has moisture from sitting you will be asking for major problems.Remember if it doesn’t start it is a problem but if it doesn’t stop it is a major problem.