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Spongey brakes
18 Mar 2010 11:38 #2735
by JonathonMarshall
Replied by JonathonMarshall on topic Re:Spongey brakes
Admittedly we didn't bleed them no. Also we haven't looked at the rear brakes so thats something to check too. Okay then, bleeding brakes - do tell. 
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18 Mar 2010 11:57 #2737
by mlines
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Replied by mlines on topic Re:Spongey brakes
I must admit I am surprised that you managed to clean the pistons without bleeding the brakes, can I check that we have our terminology the same.
See the picture below.
The caliper sliders are numbered 3, whilst the pistons are item 7. The bits that usually stick are the sliders (3) which you don't have to bleed for.
Anyway, bleeding is straight forward. You need a brake spanner or a good 10mm open ended spanner. Go around the car starting with the rear passenger side. Undo the bleed nipple on the back of the brake and get someone to push the pedal to the floor and hold it there, tighten the nipple back up and get them to release the brakes. Its best to use a clear piece of tube from the nipple to a container, look for air bubbles in the fluid stream, repeat the process until no more bubbles can be seen then move on round. The drivers rear side drum does not have a bleed nipple.
Martin
See the picture below.
The caliper sliders are numbered 3, whilst the pistons are item 7. The bits that usually stick are the sliders (3) which you don't have to bleed for.
Anyway, bleeding is straight forward. You need a brake spanner or a good 10mm open ended spanner. Go around the car starting with the rear passenger side. Undo the bleed nipple on the back of the brake and get someone to push the pedal to the floor and hold it there, tighten the nipple back up and get them to release the brakes. Its best to use a clear piece of tube from the nipple to a container, look for air bubbles in the fluid stream, repeat the process until no more bubbles can be seen then move on round. The drivers rear side drum does not have a bleed nipple.
Martin
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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18 Mar 2010 12:02 #2739
by JonathonMarshall
Yeah I meant the sliders...moving swiftly on! Right so now for the rear shoes' adjusters then. Don't suppose there's a How To lying about?
Replied by JonathonMarshall on topic Re:Spongey brakes
Yeah I meant the sliders...moving swiftly on! Right so now for the rear shoes' adjusters then. Don't suppose there's a How To lying about? Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
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