New How-to's on shift_ice (housecor's how-to's)...
06-29-2007, 10:13 AM
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New How-to's on shift_ice (housecor's how-to's)...
Hi there Guys - I finally crawled out from under that rock I've been hiding under and got around to posting a few new how-to's! Please give them a look and let me know if you have any corrections or recommendations.
Anyway, as usual, feedback welcomed.
- How to replace brake pads and rotors
- How to choose brake pads and rotors - Just a start. Welcoming input!
- How to bleed brakes
- How to fix Bose random speaker cutout - I didn't reinvent the wheel here since Chris.S writeup is already very solid. I did add quite a few additional caveats though and shamelessly promoted my mail based repair service
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Anyway, as usual, feedback welcomed.
06-29-2007, 10:34 AM
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Housecor, You mentioned in the bleeding procedure
What does
mean? Theres only one correct way. If i'm correct, the Haynes manual states that it should be done in another order.
I don't mean to flame, just need clarification.
Thanks
Most recommend starting at the wheel farthest from the master cylinder (which sits in the engine compartment just in front of the driver). So, I recommend the following order:
1. Passenger rear
2. Driver rear
3. Passenger front
4. Driver front
1. Passenger rear
2. Driver rear
3. Passenger front
4. Driver front
So, I recommend the following order:
I don't mean to flame, just need clarification.
Thanks
06-29-2007, 10:41 AM
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That is the WRONG bleeding order.
Bleeding Brake System
NFBR0009
CAUTION:
- Carefully monitor brake fluid level at master cylinder during
bleeding operation.
- Fill reservoir with new brake fluid “DOT 3”. 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.
Right rear brake , Left front brake , Left rear brake , Right
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.
Bleeding Brake System
NFBR0009
CAUTION:
- Carefully monitor brake fluid level at master cylinder during
bleeding operation.
- Fill reservoir with new brake fluid “DOT 3”. 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.
Right rear brake , Left front brake , Left rear brake , Right
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.
06-29-2007, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Kevlo911
That is the WRONG bleeding order.
Bleeding Brake System
NFBR0009
CAUTION:
- Carefully monitor brake fluid level at master cylinder during
bleeding operation.
- Fill reservoir with new brake fluid “DOT 3”. 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.
Right rear brake , Left front brake , Left rear brake , Right
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.
Bleeding Brake System
NFBR0009
CAUTION:
- Carefully monitor brake fluid level at master cylinder during
bleeding operation.
- Fill reservoir with new brake fluid “DOT 3”. 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.
Right rear brake , Left front brake , Left rear brake , Right
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.
From which source did you get that bleeding order?
06-29-2007, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Kevlo911
That is the WRONG bleeding order...
EDIT> Changes up!
06-29-2007, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by housecor
I could swear Haynes said differently, but I'll trust the FSM over it. Making the change now. Thanks for pointing this out!
No prob, I used to think the order was what you posted too. But then one day I was reading FSM and saw the Nissan way.
and just in time! I'll be changing out my brake pads/rotors soon.
06-29-2007, 03:27 PM
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Great how-to's. Thanx again. The foglamp rewire how-to was my first mod. 
But if I may, how about a how-to for bleeding the clutch. I know the process is essentially the same as the brakes and clutch fluid is, well, brake fluid.
But if I may, how about a how-to for bleeding the clutch. I know the process is essentially the same as the brakes and clutch fluid is, well, brake fluid.
06-29-2007, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Yayomax
Great how-to's. Thanx again. The foglamp rewire how-to was my first mod. But if I may, how about a how-to for bleeding the clutch. I know the process is essentially the same as the brakes and clutch fluid is, well, brake fluid.
But if I may, how about a how-to for bleeding the clutch. I know the process is essentially the same as the brakes and clutch fluid is, well, brake fluid.Ps. It is normal that after you crack the bleeder while partner is holding the clutch to floor that when they go to pump again they will need to pull the clutch up from floor the first couple times.
06-29-2007, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by housecor
I could swear Haynes said differently, but I'll trust the FSM over it. Making the change now. Thanks for pointing this out!
EDIT> Changes up!
EDIT> Changes up!
I always thought it was a wierd order, but it's always worked for me.
your ***! 
06-29-2007, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
your how-to's have always been the best and I have used them many times.
props for the new additions.
props for the new additions.
His site should be in everyone's favorites (I'm sure they're in the .org stickies....but who reads those?).
Although i haven't done it yet, I think we should also help him out, considering how much he's helped us-
Click here:
Then again, it's hard enough to get these cheap-*** bastids to donate to the .org.
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