brake bleed

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by amsjsj, Jan 14, 2004.

  1. amsjsj

    amsjsj Guest

    I have a 96 honda accord lx w/out abs. I was wondering how do i bleed my
    brake lines w/out a pump. I know i need two people. One to pump the brakes.
    But where do i disconnect the line to bleed the brakes?
     
    amsjsj, Jan 14, 2004
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  2. amsjsj

    Andrew Smit Guest

    there should be a bleeder valve at each weel, like a nut you turn with
    a wrench
     
    Andrew Smit, Jan 14, 2004
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  3. amsjsj

    becida Guest

    Why do you need to bleed them? Did you find what allowed the air to get in
    and fix that?
    Squirt all 4 bleeder valves with pent oil, find a 6 point that fits the
    bleeders and get them to move. If you break it you are screwed... gentle. I
    put a 6 point on and tap with a small hammer. Tap, it might take 2 or 3 min
    to get it loose. Tap not hit. If you break it you are screwed.
    When all 4 can turn start at the right rear and open it, let gravity do it
    for a bit, watch the master so it doesn't get low, close it. Then go to the
    left rear and repeat, the right front and left front.
    Now check the brakes... still need to be bleed them? No? Go clean the mess
    up. Yes? fill the master, have someone pump the pedal and you crack the
    bleeder (start back right), you can see & hear the air. Close the bleeder
    before it's all done coming out. Do it around the car. Brakes good? Yes?
    Clean up the mess and top the MC off. No? Try it again or find the problem.
    Good luck and remember... be gentle on the bleeders.
     
    becida, Jan 21, 2004
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