Bleeding brakes the right way?

[Dan]

I am doing rotors and pads, and brake fluid very soon

I have all the parts and want to make sure that i bleed the brakes the correct way,

I found this site, http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...o/4213448.html

do i really need a scan tool to properly bleed the system? will any scan tool do?

please post advice and experiences with bleeding the brakes on a honda accord.

thanks in advance
-Dan

[MSchu]

use whatever you want and do whatever you want...

[justin]

dont use a flare nut wrench use the closed end of a normal wrench...it fits fine and will give more surface to grab the bleeder screws. flare nut wrenches are more for brake lines.

[hondaracer4vtec]

of you can use a socket wrench, 8mm never stripped one on my cars. guess just my luck

[brobo]

I didn't use any scantool when flushing mine (06 accord, i4).
Worked just fine.

get your local dealer to price match the brake fluid. They dropped the price from $12 to $4 for me

[elp_jc]

Only purpose of a scan tool is to push ABS's actuator pistons all the way out to get the most fluid out of them, but my opinion is if you don't wait until fluid is filthy, you should be fine with a regular bleed. Besides, I've heard techs don't use the scan tool either, so if you get it done at a dealer, ASK them to use it.
I do it every year or so in both my bikes and cars, so fluid stays relatively fresh. Same thinking with tranny fluid, so you don't have to flush (or drain) the converter: I do that 1X every 10K miles, rather than 3X every 30K; same cost.

By the way, the main reason to change brake fluid periodically is because it absorbs moisture, which rusts all you brake components internally. A bottle of brake fluid costs $7, and takes about 30 minutes to do a brake fluid change. Cheap insurance if you ask me. So the 'correct' method in my book is to do it every year to year and a half. I don't even have to raise the car at all, but do turn the front wheels (engine off) lock to lock to make the front easier. I use a large (60cc) syringe to **** old fluid out first, and make sure to start with longest path (rear right wheel) and finish with closest (left front). And yes, I use vacuum to be able to do it myself on my cars, but use the levers on my bikes (yes, all by myself too). Take care.

[cheap_deal]

what brake fluid do you guys use? the honda one? or something else?

[accordn17]

i go to aids auto and get dot 3 heavy duty break fluid, its some commercial brand out there, works fine, just make sure its dot 3, heavy duty break fluid and you will be fine.

[cheap_deal]

how much brake fluid do you need when installing new pads and rotors front and rear then bleeding the brakes? 500ml? 1000ml?

[sup_gee]

i have a 09 honda accord sedan i4, im tryin to bleed my brakes also, is there a certain order i got to bleed them in? right rear, left rear, right front and left front is the order??

[thisaznboi88]

I use my gear wench set. I can have the hose pass directly through my wench. That way I don't strip anything.

I bleed from the sides closes to the master cylinder. *honda manual said so*

[Aarmin]

Originally Posted by sup_gee

i have a 09 honda accord sedan i4, im tryin to bleed my brakes also, is there a certain order i got to bleed them in? right rear, left rear, right front and left front is the order??

That sequence was tried on older non ABS systems; Something to do with bleeding the longest lines first? ie: RR, LR, FR, FL

For many modern ABS vehicle, the manufactures recommend that you start bleeding at the front wheel.

According to Honda, the sequence on newer Accords:
1: Front Left
2: Front Right
3: Rear Right
4: Rear Left

[laing94]

Trying to do this on my 7th gen Honda Accord. Question: should I remove the rubber nipple?

I attached some clear vinyl flexible tubing (3/8") to the bleeder valve, but the fluid just sprayed at the joint when I loosened the nut.

Any tips?

[2006accord4]

Originally Posted by laing94

Trying to do this on my 7th gen Honda Accord. Question: should I remove the rubber nipple?

I attached some clear vinyl flexible tubing (3/8") to the bleeder valve, but the fluid just sprayed at the joint when I loosened the nut.

Any tips?

Remove the rubber first and you will see the metal that has a little hole. Attach 3/16" ID tubing. 3/16" ID (inner dimension). I bought a roll at lowes. You can also put telflon tape on the bleeder valves for a better seal and connect the hose. Remove tape after done.

I have drums brakes for my rear. It uses 8mm wrench in the back and 10mm in the front disc.

[thisaznboi88]

I hope you know the sequence:
for rear disc its

FL, FR, RL, RR

for Drums its

RR, RL, FR, FL