Matts 850 GLT Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Hi I got a brake bleeder that is a one-man set up and runs off the spare wheel. Will the spare wheel have enough air (36 psi) to fully bleed the whole system? I have never used one before and would appreciate advice.Thanks Matt 93 850 GLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachnut Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 The donut spare should have 60psi if properly inflated. That should be plenty. I have the Motive power bleeder and usually don't need more than about 15psi to bleed the brakes correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenn850 Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 I made my own bleeder with a clear soda bottle and a clear hose from Lowes that fits tights on the bleeder. You need a helper tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWinkey Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 What's wrong with gravity bleeding?....only time I use a power bleeder is when I have opened up the system, take the car out get the brakes good and hot, then just gravity bleed them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauloil Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 I use 20 psi off a bike tire.with pressure on the system, it is easy to go open the bleeder and wait for clear fluid.80 bucks saved...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEWFPO Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 I bled all 4 wheels last week with the Motive Power Bleeder. I pumped it up to 12 psi and when I was done I still had 10 psi left in the small tank. DEWFPO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest_ct volvo_* Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 I bled all 4 wheels last week with the Motive Power Bleeder. I pumped it up to 12 psi and when I was done I still had 10 psi left in the small tank. DEWFPOany order in bleeding? i am using a mityvac that i've used on the bikes.frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bay13 Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 For FWD cars bleeding is LF, RF, LR, RRFor RWD cars Bleeding is RR, LR, RF, LF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLS Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 Don't the instructions say to only have 20 psi in the tire...you don't want to explode the plastic brake fluid reservoir. 20 psi is plenty...you have lots of volume of air in a tire. BE SURE TO PUMP THE SPARE UP TO THE FULL PRESSURE when you're done and recheck the air pressure in the spare at least a couple of times yearly.Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEWFPO Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 The instructions with the Power Bleeder suggested not using more than 20 psi. I used 12 and didn't notice any deformation of the tanks. DEWFPO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 what's the reasoning behind the different sequence for fwd and rwd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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