Changing brake hoses tomorrow, do I need the engine running to bleed the brakes up?

[Dan1587]

Is this true on my ph2 172? I know on some cars you have to have the engine running to get the ABS pump running? As like i say, i bought some brakes hoses so the fluid will be draining out, and I bought some Super Blue to replace the whole lot, hopefully they will feel alot better, just in time to get my Brembos
Im planning on getting a Eazi Bleed kit either tomorrow or soon and do the brakes next weekend! I just don't want to be left with a car with the brakes u/s!
Cheers guys,
dan

 

[Gavin.]

Re: Changing brake hoses tomorrow, do I need the engine running to bleed the brakes u

No

 

[Chris_786]

Re: Changing brake hoses tomorrow, do I need the engine running to bleed the brakes u

No

 

[guysy]

Re: Changing brake hoses tomorrow, do I need the engine running to bleed the brakes u

No

 

[marcushookdale]

Re: Changing brake hoses tomorrow, do I need the engine running to bleed the brakes u

is it not a bad idea to totaly drain to whole unit ?

i'm sure iv read a few times that your not supose to drain it ,

i'd ask some 1 on here with the knowledge ie Fred, SidewaysDanny, Tom

 

[guysy]

Re: Changing brake hoses tomorrow, do I need the engine running to bleed the brakes u

Your not supposed to drain the lines, that would f**k it up majorly, you push new fluid through without letting air enter the lines, either using a bleeding kit or the old fashioned method, topping up the reservoir then having someone pump the pedal,

You never have the reservoir drop below min, if you get air in the lines by accident its a f**k up.

 

[Chris_786]

Re: Changing brake hoses tomorrow, do I need the engine running to bleed the brakes u

Your not supposed to drain the lines, that would f**k it up majorly, you push new fluid through without letting air enter the lines, either using a bleeding kit or the old fashioned method, topping up the reservoir then having someone pump the pedal,

You never have the reservoir drop below min, if you get air in the lines its a f**k up.

Yup.

 

[rich-6]

Re: Changing brake hoses tomorrow, do I need the engine running to bleed the brakes u

DONT let it run empty & DONT have the ignition on .

 

[Austin-182]

Re: Changing brake hoses tomorrow, do I need the engine running to bleed the brakes u

How much fluid needed?

 

[Dan1587]

Re: Changing brake hoses tomorrow, do I need the engine running to bleed the brakes u

Ive been told its about it litre!
I've bled brakes a few times, but i know some ABS modulators can be a pain in the ass to bleed! But there is no was of changing to braided lines without letting some fluid out though is there? I mean normally you'd clamp them but as im taking them off its pretty pointless lol!

 

[Austin-182]

Re: Changing brake hoses tomorrow, do I need the engine running to bleed the brakes u

Is the ate blue stuff any good? Im guna take mine to a garage to get done, wouldnt have a clue were to start myself and i want the service book stamped for it

 

[Dan1587]

Re: Changing brake hoses tomorrow, do I need the engine running to bleed the brakes u

Mmm, ive got reciepts for the hoses and fluid with together cost me £40 so i'll do it myself! I do see where you mean thou! Ive been told its one of the best and considering it only cost £10

 

[Austin-182]

Re: Changing brake hoses tomorrow, do I need the engine running to bleed the brakes u

Cool i thonk il go for that one then! Yea i know what you mean, just wouldnt have a clue so may aswell get it done were i know itl not be messed up and the stamp is allways a bones, its the only part of the service book that doeant have a stamp yet lol so thats why i want it

 

[Dan1587]

Re: Changing brake hoses tomorrow, do I need the engine running to bleed the brakes u

Ah thats fair enough then...they say every 2-3 years but there are very few people who do it aren't there?

 

[Austin-182]

Re: Changing brake hoses tomorrow, do I need the engine running to bleed the brakes u

Were did you buy the fluid by the way mate? Local car place or on the net?

 

[Dan1587]

Re: Changing brake hoses tomorrow, do I need the engine running to bleed the brakes u

GSF mate, tbf i got trade discount but its something they stock, its only £15 retail I think dude! Net will prob be cheaper but then postage is a pain! You got some braided lines too?

 

[Austin-182]

Re: Changing brake hoses tomorrow, do I need the engine running to bleed the brakes u

Well mine has never been done yet and its 5 year now on 51k, bever really hear of anyone getting it done, bet most cars go at least 10 years without it

 

[Austin-182]

Re: Changing brake hoses tomorrow, do I need the engine running to bleed the brakes u

Yea mate i just organised the group buy on here for the goodrige, only £25 posted! Still waiting dor mine to turn up though

 

[Dan1587]

Re: Changing brake hoses tomorrow, do I need the engine running to bleed the brakes u

If its the same guy that I got mine from (which i think it is) they are normally pretty quick, like 4days?

 

[Austin-182]

Re: Changing brake hoses tomorrow, do I need the engine running to bleed the brakes u

Its the guy whos selling rhem for £34 on ebay but i got in touch and aranged a group
Buy so did them evencheaper.we only paid thurs nite and a few have them allready so hes very quick, hopefully mine will be here on monday

 

[Dan1587]

Re: Changing brake hoses tomorrow, do I need the engine running to bleed the brakes u

Yeah im sure they will mate, yeah same guy, wish i was a little later as i bought them of ebay but its all good!