Quick question, about to install bbk kit, and i was wondering if i can bleed the brakes normally. I have heard that abs can be a pain to deal with if air gets into the system. Can i take the old brake off, install new brakes on, bleed it as normal and not worry about the abs?

 

I just did that on a 2010 audi S4 (new lines not calipers) and didn't have a problem doing it normally. I didn't let much fluid out though

 

Be sure to cap or seal the hard brake line on each corner when installing the BBK, That will help ensure minimal fluid loss and getting air inside the brake master and ABS module.

 

how would you suggest i do that? i was thinking, sandwhich bag and some tape?

what if i drain all of the brake fluid? will i have to bleed the abs system?

 

Go to your local parts store and see if they have some rubber plugs that fit around the threaded ends of the brake hose. If you completely drain the brake system, you'll be stuck with possibly bench bleeding the master cylinder, which can be a PITA. Have you ever worked on a brake system before? Do you have all the tools and garage space needed?

 

ive done it before, but its the abs that worries me haha dont want to have to deal with that. thats my main concern at this point really.

 

how did you stop from having too much fluid spill out?

 

You disconnect then plug it before it empties itself.

 

during a clutch change i plugged the line with a twisted up piece of cloth, it will absorb some but will also keep it from draining out

 

Thats a good idea. Thanks for the help.

 

I took the line off and put the new line off right away. It only trickles out

 

thanks everyone. i guess i was over thinking things. since i heard abs is a pain to bleed and might need professional tools to even check if there is air in the abs system.

 

I've gone from stock to wilwood to stock to stoptech. Never plugged anything, never had any air issue. I use a motive power bleeder. Otherwise just bleed as normal you'll be fine.

 

vacuum line caps work well to plug the brake lines... you can get an assorted size pack, and find one that makes a tight seal. As mentioned... it's not under high pressure so a tight rubber cap should work.

 

Its really not a pain at all to bleed if the system drains out 100%. Dont worry too much.