Is there a certain way to bleed our brakes on a 04 coupe with brembo package? I'm doing all 4 rotors and pads and want to know if there is a certain way to bleed the brakes... or can i just start on the front and works around to the back? thanks

 

Start with the wheel farthest from the Master Cylinder. Typically RR, LR, RF, LF. Someone here will have the correct order but definitely do not start in the front.

 

Service and Repair

Bleeding Brake System

CAUTION:




* Carefully monitor brake fluid level at master cylinder during bleeding operation.
* Fill reservoir with new brake fluid "DOT 3". Make sure it is full at all times while bleeding air out of system.
* Place a container under master cylinder to avoid spillage of brake fluid.
* For models with VDC, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect VDC actuator connectors or battery ground cable.





* Bleed air in the following order. Right rear brake -> Left front brake -> Left rear brake -> Right front brake

1. Connect a transparent vinyl tube to air bleeder.
2. Fully depress brake pedal several times.
3. With brake pedal depressed, open air bleeder to release air.
4. Close air bleeder.
5. Release brake pedal slowly.
6. Repeat steps 2, through 5, until clear brake fluid comes out of air bleeder.

 

dude awesome infor with pics... I was going to start in the back but now I actually feel like I know what i'm doing.. Thanks alot... do you guys reccommend using fully synthetic brake fluid or the dot 3.... I hear at least dot 4 synthetic

 

DOT 4 has a higher heat range then DOT 3. You can go ahead with DOT4 synthetic

 

Be aware the brembos have 2 bleeders per caliper. Also, make sure to bang the caliper a few timed with a rubber mallet to free any air bubbles which commonly get trapped in the calipers

 

so i should bleed both bleeders on each caliper... I usually do about 3 full passes on each bleeder to flush out the system pretty good. Should I do 3 passes on each of the two bleeders then? What did you guys do?

 

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Yes, you need to bleed both bleeders. Three passes is more then enough, but it does make sure all the air is out.

 

Try the Ate' Super Blue DOT 4 fluid - it's got a higher boiling point, but should be friendlier to your brake system (seals, etc.) than other DOT4's, mixes better, and doesn't need to be changed quite as often:

http://www.importpartspro.com/atesublbrfl.html

 

You may need to bleed them, go drive around and then bleed again. I had to do that with mine but they are much larger calipers.

 

Are we supposed to bleed the inner one first or the outer one? Or does it even matter?

 

^^^ same question ^^^

 

Inner, then outer, if doing it once.

But if you're doing multiple passes, it doesn't matter much, i would think.

 

thank you