Brake Bleeding Questions Options

[kenshapiro2002]

OK...so I had to tear the left front strut out for replacement, and drained out the brake lines on that side. After I get the new strut in, I'm gonna take it to a local Porsche wrench for a front end alignment and to have him check out my work in securing the struts, ball joints, tie rod ends, etc. I'm sure I did a "bang up" job, but figure I'll let an expert check out my work for any uck fups. When I bleed the line on the front left side because of my work, do I need to do all four corners (hey...haven't bled brakes in 30 years)?

I have "M" calipers off of a 911 up front. Any tricks or special "need to knows" about bleeding these things? Is it easier to buy out of the Mighty Vac thingamajigees?

[VaccaRabite]

Ken, get a pressure bleeder. they cost ~$50, and you can get them from the usual suspects, and sometimes even a FLAPS. Way better then the mighty-vac. Added bonus is that they keep the reservour filled, so you don't need to worry about introducing air into the system.

If the brakes have not been bled in a while, I'd do all 4 corners. If you are using a pressure bleeder you will likely take more time setting everyhting up then actually doing the work.

Zach

[kenshapiro2002]

Will any of them fit the 914's reservoir for sure? Also, when you're finished, don't you wind up with too much in the reservoir? Just suction some out with a turkey baster? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Ken, get a pressure bleeder. they cost ~$50, and you can get them from the usual suspects, and sometimes even a FLAPS. Way better then the mighty-vac. Added bonus is that they keep the reservour filled, so you don't need to worry about introducing air into the system.

If the brakes have not been bled in a while, I'd do all 4 corners. If you are using a pressure bleeder you will likely take more time setting everyhting up then actually doing the work.

Zach