so i whould have to repeat this procedure with each brake. With the pump
whould i still have to go to each brake to bleed the line with the pump?
"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
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> The conventional way to bleed brakes without a pump is fairly easy if
> you have a helper. There is a bleed nipple (capped with a rubber cap) at
> each brake caliper. You need a box wrench and a foot or two of plastic
> or rubber hose that fits over the nipple. Clear plastic is best, as it
> will allow you to see any air bubbles in the fluid coming out. Put the
> box wrench on the nipple first, then stick the hose on the nipple and
> lead it into an empty container. Loosen the nipple half a turn or so and
> have your helper press on the brake pedal. DO NOT PRESS THE PEDAL ALL
> THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. Only press it as far down is it goes during normal
> braking. The reason for this is that if you push it all the way down,
> the piston will travel into an area of the master cylinder where it
> usually does not go. This area usually has a buildup of crud that will
> ruin the seals on the piston. When your helper tells you he has pressed
> down the pedal, close the nipple and tell your helper to release the
> brake. Then repeat the cycle until clear, bubble-free brake fluid is
> coming out. Check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir
> frequently and top off with fresh fluid as needed. You absolutely do not
> want the reservoir to go empty as this would cause air to be drawn into
> the master cylinder.
>
> The normal sequence for bleeding brakes is either right/rear ->
> left/front -> left/rear -> right/front or left/rear -> right/front ->
> right/rear -> left/front. The service manual will tell you which one is
> recommended for your car, but you can use either of the two sequences
> without causing any harm.
>
> To simplify things you can put a check valve in the hose you use for
> bleeding. That way you can leave the nipple open and do the bleeding
> without a helper.
>
> If you want to be sure not to cause damage to the seals in the master
> cylinder, a pump is a much better way to go. You can get a manual kind
> like http://tinyurl.com/3fdkl for about $30 and it is absolutely worth
> it.
>
> Buy enough brake fluid before you start so you don't run out, old brake
> fluid can not be reused.
>
>
>
> amsjsj wrote:
> >
> > I have a 96 honda accord lx w/out abs. I was wondering how do i bleed my
> > brake lines w/out a pump. I know i need two people. One to pump the
brakes.
> > But where do i disconnect the line to bleed the brakes?