Originally Posted by
wes 
This thread is about bleeding the MASTER CYLINDER, not the brakes....
I personally bench bleed them before installation. They sell kits that are plastic fittings with plastic tubes that you run off the brake line fittings and into the MC itself. Fill it with fluid and pump away. This is THE BEST way to do it on or off the car. If you buy a new MC they typically give you the kit.... Originally Posted by
wesI just did this last weekend. The best method is to follow the FSM. It states to have the brake lines disconnected from the MC. Top it off with fluid, place your fingers over all 4 ports and have someone pump the brakes until no more air comes out of the MC (it will bubble up in the fluid in the MC). It worked perfect!
I spent the hour before that trying to use fittings in the MC and fluid to try and bleed it on the bench, I did nothing but make a mess and burn through a bottle of fluid......
^What about this method? Work just as well?
P.S. Is this with the lid on or off?
Bleeding the Brake Master Cylinder - HOW?? - SR20 Forum
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Originally Posted by
eric96ser
If you don't bleed the system in the correct order, the pedal will be soft. Going from the furthest to the closest, is good for changing the fluid, but not for bleeding. For the B13, the order is LR, RF, RR, LF. Try bleeding in that order, and not pushing the pedal all the way to the floor, and not too quick. I use clear hose, so you can see the air in the lines. My wife helps me bleed them, and all the cars we have done, have been perfect. I have her pump the brakes a few times, and hold it. With the clear hose attached, I open the bleed screw. With it still open, I have her pump the brakes. You will see the fluid come out, and any air bubbles. Once the fluid is clean, I have her hold the brakes while I close the bleed screw.
The fluid in the hose keeps air from entering the system with the bleed screw open. Make sure the MC doesn't empty and you will be good. Originally Posted by
eric96serI've bled my brakes using the furthest to closest, and they felt soft. After using the correct order, they were rock solid.
^Can someone explain the parts in red?
brakes bleed but stull mushy. - SR20 Forum
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