LMStaples Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 Hi, Just bought new brake rotors, pads, braided lines, & DOT4 fluid. Does anyone know of any guides to replacing all the above components? All I have is the service manual, but it is American (LHD). For example, is the bleed order opposite (left- swapped with right-side?) Will I also need to remove all the brake fluid and then re-fill from dry as I'll be removing the calipers and the old lines? Or is it possible to replace all the components and bleed the rest of the old fluid out when replacing with the new fluid (i.e. without having to bleed the system completely dry). Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith D Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 (edited) I'd say avoid emptying the system unless you have too, anti lock brake modules can be right cow to bleed if you get an airlock. If I'm taking a hose or a pipe off I prefer to seal the upstream end with a small hydraulic pipe plug, or alternatively wedge the brake pedal down with a piece of wood between the seat and the pedal (the brake valve goes past the open position so fluid doesn't drain) I pressure bleed the system when all the work is done. IF you want to change the fluid you don't need to empty it, just pressure bleed it. Just changed my discs and pads, it's a doddle on the z. Just my two penny worth. Edited November 4 by Keith D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMStaples Posted November 4 Author Share Posted November 4 Ah yes I do remember reading or watching something about wedging the brake pedal down though couldn't remember the reason they did it or how it helped their situation. I bought an Eezibleed to pressure bleed it with the new fluid once the new lines are connected to the calipers, just wasn't sure how to stop the whole system draining whilst working on the lines (as I imagine it will take me a while to get all 4 done). The calipers will also be off for a few days as they are getting refurbished so again didn't know if it was best to just bleed the whole thing dry to stop the fluid oozing over my drive for a few days. Also read about the pain of the ABS like you say, so really don't want to have to be in that predicament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMStaples Posted November 6 Author Share Posted November 6 (edited) It's happening... Edited November 6 by LMStaples 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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