First time gravity bleeding brakes

[Anthony C.]

Hi all , can I lift the rear wheels one side at a time and gravity bleed caliper while keeping the front wheels on the ground .. I know the sequence R/R, L/R, R/F, L/F thank you

[Edward J.]

Re: First time gravity bleeding brakes

Hi all , can I lift the rear wheels one side at a time and gravity bleed caliper while keeping the front wheels on the ground .. I know the sequence R/R, L/R, R/F, L/F thank you

Tony, you should be able to lift each wheel and bleed, remove master cylinder cap and lift the wheels only as much as you need to crawl under car. Make sure you have jack puck inserted as not to damage body panels.

[Bill B.]

Re: First time gravity bleeding brakes

Hi Anthony,

I don't see why not. As long as the master cylinder is higher than the caliper being bled, it should work fine! I do it that way too, jacking and removing one wheel at a time. For gravity bleed, I do recommend tapping the caliper assy a few times with a rubber mallet to dislodge any (if any) trapped air bubbles. If using the pressure or pedal bleed method, the higher velocity of the fluid helps to disperse any bubbles without the need to tap the caliper.

[Anthony C.]

Re: First time gravity bleeding brakes

Tony, you should be able to lift each wheel and bleed, remove master cylinder cap and lift the wheels only as much as you need to crawl under car. Make sure you have jack puck inserted as not to damage body panels.

I have a 70 planning on using a 2x4

[Mark E.]

Re: First time gravity bleeding brakes

Depending on the vintage, it may be just as easy to lift the entire car then bleed vs. lifting each corner as you go. This also gives you the opportunity to inspect and lube the chassis.

Regarding wheel sequence, see https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...Old-Wives-Tale

[Anthony C.]

Re: First time gravity bleeding brakes

Hi Anthony,<br />
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I don't see why not. As long as the master cylinder is higher than the caliper being bled, it should work fine! I do it that way too, jacking and removing one wheel at a time. For gravity bleed, I do recommend tapping the caliper assy a few times with a rubber mallet to dislodge any (if any) trapped air bubbles. If using the pressure or pedal bleed method, the higher velocity of the fluid helps to disperse any bubbles without the need to tap the caliper.

ok thank you Bill

[Anthony C.]

Re: First time gravity bleeding brakes

Depending on the vintage, it may be just as easy to lift the entire car then bleed vs. lifting each corner as you go. This also gives you the opportunity to inspect and lube the chassis.

Regarding wheel sequence, see https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...Old-Wives-Tale

thanks mark

[Richard M.]

Re: First time gravity bleeding brakes

If you haven't gravity bled the rears yet.....

I do This.

Rich

[Anthony C.]

Re: First time gravity bleeding brakes

If you haven't gravity bled the rears yet.....

I do This.

Rich

Thank you Rich I have done them yet .. your video is very helpful.

[Anthony C.]

Re: First time gravity bleeding brakes

Thank you would you know approximately each wheel should take to bleed

[Richard M.]

Re: First time gravity bleeding brakes

I've done both rears at once, probably a hour or so total. I just plan other tasks while they bleed, but close by. You need to top off the master so keep a close eye on it.

Rich