So I have a Akebono BBK coming from CZP and I have a question about bleeding them .

Due to time limitations Ill be doing them 2 at a time. Should I start with fronts or rears?

Ill be buying the Motive Power Bleeder, will I have an issue bleeding only 2 at a time?

Any hints on bleeding these brakes would be great!!

 

The new calipers will be dry of fluid and will introduce tons of air into the system. Start with the right rear, as you want to fill the system from the farthest point from the master cylinder. It’s not a good idea only bleed two calipers at a time. Once you have pumped pressure into the power bleeder it’s best to fill and bleed all the calipers. If you only do two then come back at a later date to do the second set the system will have lost pressure. Now air bubbles will have permeated everywhere necessitating a full re-bleeding.

I hope you’re not thinking you can only bleed two calipers, drive off, than bleed the others later!

Power bleeders. Wow you young whippersnappers have it so easy. Some of the vintage cars my dad serviced could not accommodate power bleeding. As a kid I spent many an hour reading my homework while pumping the brake pedal for bleeding etc.

 

You can absolutely do one side of the car at a time. I did that when I installed Brembo's on my '08. I was careful not to let the system run dry when I had each caliper off, by capping the open brake line, which only let a minimal amount of air into the system. And, I did use a Motive Pressure Bleeder, which is a tool we should all have for brake work. I did one side at a time because my garage isn't very wide, and that way just gave me a bit more working room, but when all the calipers were done I centered the car in the garage, pulled all the wheels off again, and bled the entire system one more time to fully flush out all the old fluid.

 

No I don't plan on doing two then driving off. I'll do the back or front one weekend and then the remaining side on another weekend.

Lol....young whipper snapper, I've haven't been called that in a long time. Sorry, unless you're 70 I'm not exactly a young any thing. Any way, the one thing age has taught me was to work smarter not harder. I'll all for using any thing to make a job easier.

 

One more thing, which Motive do I need? Is it the one for Fords?

 

Just order from Z1 , they have a Nissan one listed on the site. It is not the ford one, well at least it did not work on my friends ford

 

hello guys! Brake bleeding is a general brake system repair job that many people would not enjoy, but it is something that must be done throughout the lifespan of an automobile.
Most brakes should be bled every two or three years to keep your brake system at optimum performance. Small amounts of air can become trapped in the brake line, creating a spongy feeling when you step on the pedal. If large amounts of air enter the brake line, your vehicle can suffer a complete braking failure.
So how does air get in there? Air can sneak into your brake system during certain types of servicing or if there is a leak. Air can also enter the line for less obvious reasons like worn pads (or an impatient driver who constantly slams on the brakes).
When you bleed brakes, you are removing the air from the line. This helps ensure that your brakes are in top condition, and that you won't drive off the edge of a cliff like some tragic characters do in the movies. There are three methods of bleeding brakes:

1. Vacuum pumping
2. Pressure pumping
3. Pump and hold

If you find that your master cylinder is low on fluid, you should investigate the problem. The entire braking system is a closed system, meaning no fluid should ever escape. If you are low, finding and fixing the leak should be your first order of business.

 

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