Guest SupraGrumDiddy Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 How do i Bleed my Brakes, i have air in the brakes somewhere and the pedal is really spongey, can ne one tell me how to do this on a mkiv uk spec?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 My advice is, if you have to ask - Don't do it! You can end up in a right mess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normore1 Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Buy a brake bleed kit from Gunson. Makes it simple. More tedious but not too complicated takes two people: 1) Have a friend inside the car pump the brakes 3-4 times and then hold down 2) with a hose over the bleeder screw to a catch can, back off the bleeder screw until fluid pours out into the can (important friend keeps foot pressure on the pedal until you close the bleeder) 3) close the bleeder screw 4) repeat until you see clear fluid coming through into the catch can. Start at the wheel furthest from the reservoir (left rear) and work your way to the closest. Make sure the reservoir does not go empty or you will have to start from scratch. It's easy but easier with Gunson kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 My advice is, if you have to ask - Don't do it! You can end up in a right mess I have to agree. Anything to do with brakes, steering or tyres and I leave it to the experts. Well, to be honest I leave everything to the experts, but you get the idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Don't forget to use plenty of WD40 on the discs before you bleed them.... Will help the braking power long term, also helps the pads last longer.... Side affect of them not working, but is that really that important.... *grin* Seriously tho... two man job, and not very difficult.. one to press the pedal... the other to loosen the nipple... Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Don't forget to use plenty of WD40 on the discs before you bleed them.... I thought WD40 was a lubricant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Dude.... I was kidding about the WD40.... mind you I can still remember when a mate of mine told my neighbour at the time, that he could solve his squeaky brakes with WD40... Aparently he was well chuffed that they stopped squeaking, but was a little worried about how hard he had to push the pedal before any reaction.... Can't believe he actually did it tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terawua Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 *puts can of WD40 away* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 Jeez - you guys shouldn't be anywhere near brakes! Get a garage to do it - seriously... If they're spongy it may not be as simple as a bleed - could be master clinder leaking? Has the fluid been changed within service interval? Is there a leak anywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 I would agree with Rogue - Horses for courses guys and brakes are not a part of the car that you can afford to feck about with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Performa Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 some good read out for this guys sorry cant really type much ... friday night http://www.teamscr.com/brakes.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 Brakes are just about the most important thing you have on your car so if you have doubts get someone else to do it. Having said all that it is not difficult, you just have to be very methodical and over cautious. Keep your master cylinder topped up at all times and push about 1/3 of a full system through each rear and about 1/4 through each front and you will totally flush the system. Go for a good race spec fluid like Motul. I do a total flush about every 18 months to keep everything in tip top shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelightning Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 Lick em' - that makes em stick better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 Lick em' - that makes em stick better I'd hate to think what your eat and drink if your phlegm can stick brakes on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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