Correct me if I'm wrong, but with a "split diagonal braking system" bleeding from the longest to the shortest line would achieve the same thing, since the RR/LF is independent from the LR/RF?quote:
Originally posted by mechtech:
Actually, most common cars have a split diagonal braking system [RF + LR, and LF + RR]. You don't bleed longest to shortest, but rather the sequence: RR,LF,LR,RF.
The service manual should be checked, but this is by far the most common brake system of the non specialized ABS type.
Really? What's the reasoning behind this requirement?quote:
Originally posted by Ken2:
It depends on the car. For example, rear wheel drive Volvos need to be bled from the longest to the shortest. Front wheel drive Volvos need to be bled from the shortest to the longest.
Ken
To answer the question, its true.quote:
Originally posted by par:
I always thought that starting at the longest brake line and working towards the shortest was the way to bleed brakes. But someone mentioned that it varied from vehicle to vehicle. Is this true?
Good info.quote:
Originally posted by road_rascal:
If the vehicle is ABS equipped and the master cylinder is already primed (mounted and filled) you don't need to do anything special. You only need a scan tool to cycle the ABS valves when you mount a new/ rebuilt master cylinder.