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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 01:28 PM
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HELP! What is the BLEED ORDER?

In what order are you supposed to bleed the brakes on a 2k maxima?? Im installing all new rotors, pads, lines, and fluid today and I need to know before I start.

Thanks in advance.
Old Mar 26, 2003 | 01:51 PM
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BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM
CAUTION:
- Carefully monitor brake fluid level at master cylinder during bleeding operation.
- Fill resevoir with new brake fluid "DOT3" make sure it is full at all times while bleeding air out of system.
- Place a container under master cylinder to avoid spillage of brake fluid.
- For models with ABS, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator connectors or battery ground cable.

- Bleed air in the following order. R/Rear brake, L/Front brake, L/Rear brake, R/Front brake

1. Connect a transparent vinyl tube to air bleeder valve.
2. Fully depress brake pedal several times.
3. With brake pedal depressed, open air bleeder valve to release air.
4. Close air bleeder valve.
5. Release brake pedal slowly.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 until clear brake fluid comes out of air bleeder valve.

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hope this helps
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 02:29 PM
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Originally posted by Lonz
BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM
CAUTION:
- Carefully monitor brake fluid level at master cylinder during bleeding operation.
- Fill resevoir with new brake fluid "DOT3" make sure it is full at all times while bleeding air out of system.
- Place a container under master cylinder to avoid spillage of brake fluid.
- For models with ABS, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator connectors or battery ground cable.

- Bleed air in the following order. R/Rear brake, L/Front brake, L/Rear brake, R/Front brake

1. Connect a transparent vinyl tube to air bleeder valve.
2. Fully depress brake pedal several times.
3. With brake pedal depressed, open air bleeder valve to release air.
4. Close air bleeder valve.
5. Release brake pedal slowly.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 until clear brake fluid comes out of air bleeder valve.

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hope this helps
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I think he is looking for the WHEEL order. Because of distance between lines, they should be done in a certain order. But my memory fails me at this point to provide that info.
Old Mar 26, 2003 | 02:47 PM
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Originally posted by Lonz


- Bleed air in the following order. R/Rear brake, L/Front brake, L/Rear brake, R/Front brake
Colonel
Ummmm, read the post before you post a reply especially when you quote it.
Old Mar 26, 2003 | 02:51 PM
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Originally posted by Lonz
BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM
CAUTION:
- Carefully monitor brake fluid level at master cylinder during bleeding operation.
- Fill resevoir with new brake fluid "DOT3" make sure it is full at all times while bleeding air out of system.
- Place a container under master cylinder to avoid spillage of brake fluid.
- For models with ABS, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator connectors or battery ground cable.

- Bleed air in the following order. R/Rear brake, L/Front brake, L/Rear brake, R/Front brake

1. Connect a transparent vinyl tube to air bleeder valve.
2. Fully depress brake pedal several times.
3. With brake pedal depressed, open air bleeder valve to release air.
4. Close air bleeder valve.
5. Release brake pedal slowly.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 until clear brake fluid comes out of air bleeder valve.

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hope this helps
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Beautiful thats exactly what i needed. Thanks.

Where are the ABS actuator connectors? Is disconnecting the battery ground cable the same as removing the negative cable to cut the power?? I've never heard of doing this.
Old Mar 26, 2003 | 06:12 PM
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Isn't the bleed order what Sadam is giving his troops?
Old Mar 26, 2003 | 06:21 PM
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