Brake bleeding 101

[just plain john]

I'm doing completely new brakes. I read to bleed them you first do the pass rear, then driver rear, pass front then driver front. I'm also curious about the speed bleeders which are supposed to be a one man deal, but I've never seen them in use. It's been many years since I've bled brakes. What's the correct procedure? How much fluid is required to completely charge the system?

 

[zeus87gn]

Your wheel order is correct, although it really doesn't matter if you do it right.
I don't like speed bleeders and really have no experience with them so I can't help you there.

Now, you have to pay attention here...
To properly check the fluid levels in the PowerMaster, the system has to be pumped down. Check the link in my signature for more information.

Feel free to ask questions if you need further explanation.

Z

 

[just plain john]

Thanks Zeus, I forgot to mention this is for a vacuum set up.

 

[just plain john]

How does one bench bleed the master cylinder?

 

[zeus87gn]

I have a bench bleeding procedure in my writeup.
You can apply it to a standard master cylinder as well.
Just ignore the P/M specific parts and you have it licked!