In an earlier post here the subject of braks made me think of replacing the front rotors and brakes on my '95 Ford Ranger.
I have a Brake "Bleeding" Question. I have replaced the rotors, all went well, the calipers are back on. I pressed (with a C-clamp) the pistons back in about 1/8 to 3/16 inch and installed the pads with no problem. I loosened the cap on the brake fluid reservoir but no fluid overflowed when I did that. No brake fluid leaked out at the wheel either.
My question is: IS it necessary to bleed the lines if no fluid leaked?
Do I want to open the bleeder nozzle?
How much and when do I know is enough brake fluid leaked out?
What am I missing? What do I look for as to how much?
How does air enter?
IF no air enters, is it necessary to bleed the line?
About 35 years ago, I had all kinds of trouble bleeding a line, but at that time fluid leaked out the pistion when changing drum brakes. My truck is in Dallas with my Son-in-law and I am here replacing the rotors/brakes. The back brakes and drums were replaced about 7 years ago and it has about 15,000 miles since then, so the rear changing are not necessary. The front has about 140,000 miles but certainly not badly worn for the miles.
I will be here until Monday, but would appreciate an answer by Sunday evening if it is possible.
Thanks
I have a Brake "Bleeding" Question. I have replaced the rotors, all went well, the calipers are back on. I pressed (with a C-clamp) the pistons back in about 1/8 to 3/16 inch and installed the pads with no problem. I loosened the cap on the brake fluid reservoir but no fluid overflowed when I did that. No brake fluid leaked out at the wheel either.
My question is: IS it necessary to bleed the lines if no fluid leaked?
Do I want to open the bleeder nozzle?
How much and when do I know is enough brake fluid leaked out?
What am I missing? What do I look for as to how much?
How does air enter?
IF no air enters, is it necessary to bleed the line?
About 35 years ago, I had all kinds of trouble bleeding a line, but at that time fluid leaked out the pistion when changing drum brakes. My truck is in Dallas with my Son-in-law and I am here replacing the rotors/brakes. The back brakes and drums were replaced about 7 years ago and it has about 15,000 miles since then, so the rear changing are not necessary. The front has about 140,000 miles but certainly not badly worn for the miles.
I will be here until Monday, but would appreciate an answer by Sunday evening if it is possible.
Thanks
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