Bleeding brakes

[.Ben.]

Should I do this BEFORE or AFTER fitting my new discs and pads?

My thoughts are after but I'm interested what you guys think and/ or if there is a convention.

Cheers for any help!

 

[Henry]

it doesn't matter, but you may as well do it afterwards (may need to draw some fluid from the reservoir if you're also fitting new pads and your olds were noticeably worn)

 

[DannoTheGreat]

after!

 

[TimR26]

After and think the order is right rear, left rear, left front, right front.

 

[Tunst]

my question, why are you fitting discs and pads at this time of night

when bleeding do the side opposite to the resevior first,

the way i do it on clio's is:
N/S rear, N/S Front, O/S Rear, O/S Front

 

[.Ben.]

Cheers lads!

Is it worth investing in an Eezi-Bleed system? Not sure I could get the wife's help for the time this malarkey takes! (short attention span when it comes to cars!) I've found one for £13 delivered on eBay...

 

[Pete@Auto-Nation]

Eezi-Bleed is very handy. As long as you get a good seal on the reservoir and you make sure there is not too much pressure in the tyre you hook up to it.

Seen one go pop when stuck on a truck tyre!!

 

[Munson]

After and think the order is right rear, left rear, left front, right front.

This was the only order that worked for me after sucking air in, so I would personally recommend this. Oh and definitely after, unless you want your reservoir to overflow when you fit the new pads & discs.

 

[guysy]

I would get the Eezibleed kid, Its a pain in the ass to get a good air seal but works well once you have..

Ive got a guide in the guides section if it helps.