Need Some Brake Bleeding Advice!

[infinity5]

I'm repalcing my brake fluid resivor. It came with the two little pipes that lead to the master cylinder, and the plastic plugs for them. It seems pretty simple. but...

When i install the new resivor the pipes will be empty, and i'm afraid if i bleed it like normal i'll fill the system with a buttload of air. any ideas? even if i attach the new resivor and fill it with brake fluid the little pipes will still be full of air, and once i start bleeding it'll all get sucked into the master cylinder.. and then into the ABS module, and then i'll be f**ked.

maybe i can fill the little pipes with brake fluid before i put the resivor on car? and then attach it real quick-like and hope for the best? the indy down the street wants $150 to bleed my brakes, and he'll just pump the pedal like i would, no special equipment.

[JAlfredPrufrock]

I woudn't worry about it, reattach everything before putting fluid into the system.

If you have a Bentley it would probably be good to read through the procedure to make sure my advice isn't crap... I left mine in my car that's ~100 miles away.

[infinity5]

you're right, bently doesn't say anything other than just bleed per usual. although the procedure they outline isn't for my car, i'm sure it doesn't espeically matter.

[zuzuk212]

Don't forget the clutch line ... if you have a manual transmision ... that reservoir feeds both the brakes and the clutch.

Ken

[632 Regal]

put the master in a vice, plug the outputs and bleed it stationary then put it in.

[GS535i]

You can install the reservoir - then chase the air with a small 'backflush': Remove one or two wheels, and pull on the caliper to push the piston backwards. A 'C' clamp may be necessary. This will backflow enough brake fluid into the reservoir to eliminate any air - then fill and bleed as normal. If you have a 5-sp and are concerned about air in the clutch, removing the slave cylinder and pushing the piston rod inwards does the same trick.

[infinity5]

wow, gs535i, thats an excellent idea :) i think thats what i'll do. the hoses are pretty short and small... even if it doesn't totally remove all the air it'll get pretty close.