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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 05:34 PM
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Frustration has set in (brakes again)

well put in the new brake master cylinder and proceeded to start bleeding. This time I got moms to help with the pumping...needless to say that I didn't get very far. The pedal feels better and seems, should I use gravity bleed on all four calipers prior to traditional bleeding?
Old Apr 12, 2005 | 05:39 PM
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If you have ABS, you will need to disconnect the actuator connecters before bleeding your brakes. It would probably be better to either pressure bleed or vacuum bleed your brakes.
Old Apr 12, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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buy speedbleeders and you'll bleed them in minutes all by yourself !!!

best $45 i have spend on my brakes !!!

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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 05:49 PM
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This

or this
Old Apr 12, 2005 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by nick
buy speedbleeders and you'll bleed them in minutes all by yourself !!!

best $45 i have spend on my brakes !!!

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Though I have never used speedbleeders, they sound like a bloody good idea and invention.
Old Apr 13, 2005 | 05:15 AM
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Thanks for the posts...I just need to get my act together and order the speed bleeders...
Old Apr 13, 2005 | 10:44 AM
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Speed bleeders rock! By far one of my favorite mods.
Old Apr 13, 2005 | 10:54 AM
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Just bleed them anyway. You should bleed all four sides for safety. And if it's been a few years anyway, you are getting rid of some old stuff anyway.

Stop being lazy Nupey
Old Apr 14, 2005 | 10:27 AM
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I hear ya Jeffy...I gotta put the 300zx brakes back on..cause the one stock caliper might be SHOT!
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