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mikeythe613 · 11-17-2009, 12:08 PM

how do i bleed the brakes of my chevy lumina properly ? 1998 disk breaks i think.

**Mike** · 11-17-2009, 05:17 PM

If you pulled the master cylinder, you'll need to bench or pressure bleed that first.

Then you get a bleeder hose with one end over the bleeder valve and the other end leading to a catch pan, and have someone in the car. Have the guy in the car stand on the brakes, and when he is, use a wrench to loosen the bleeder screw. Bubbles will come out, or dirty brake fluid. After a couple seconds, tighten it back up. Have him back off (but not till it's tight). Then repeat until there are no more bubbles. Repeat this for all four wheels. Make sure you fill up the reservoir with brake fluid after every wheel. That would be a front rear split i believe (not totally sure) so you would bleed in this order: RR, LR, RF, LF. Hope this helps.

mikeythe613 · 11-17-2009, 10:23 PM

i did it before and the pressure would just leave after driving for a bit, now it seems to be ok... although im not able to drive it right now there seems to be some brake action now working with only doing the front two tires. and limited brakefluid

thanks for the help if it stops working ill be back.

11-17-2009, 12:08 PM	#1
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11-17-2009, 05:17 PM	#2
Mike Community Director Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 7,602 Rep: 153	If you pulled the master cylinder, you'll need to bench or pressure bleed that first. Then you get a bleeder hose with one end over the bleeder valve and the other end leading to a catch pan, and have someone in the car. Have the guy in the car stand on the brakes, and when he is, use a wrench to loosen the bleeder screw. Bubbles will come out, or dirty brake fluid. After a couple seconds, tighten it back up. Have him back off (but not till it's tight). Then repeat until there are no more bubbles. Repeat this for all four wheels. Make sure you fill up the reservoir with brake fluid after every wheel. That would be a front rear split i believe (not totally sure) so you would bleed in this order: RR, LR, RF, LF. Hope this helps. __________________ "He shouted: 'You've won! Didn't you know?' I didn't, and it's about the nicest thing I've ever been told" -Bruce McLaren, 1968 Belgian Grand Prix Read the rules! \| DO NOT REPLY TO SPAM 2009 Pontiac G8 GT - 6.0L, 6AT - 95k miles \| 1994 Chevy Blazer K5 - 350, 5MT - 140k miles \| 2006 Mazda 3 S sedan - 2.3L, 5MT - 130k miles Wife's Car: 2013 Chevy Volt - 70k miles Bikes: 1979 Yamaha XS 750 \| 1985 Honda Sabre 700

11-17-2009, 10:23 PM	#3
mikeythe613 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10 Rep: 10	hey bro i did it before and the pressure would just leave after driving for a bit, now it seems to be ok... although im not able to drive it right now there seems to be some brake action now working with only doing the front two tires. and limited brakefluid thanks for the help if it stops working ill be back. __________________ TALKIN SMART TO A PIMP? YOU DONE BROKE THE FIRST RULE'

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