Bleeding brakes shortcuts

[linderpat]

Do the wheels have to come off, or is there a trick I am missing to quickly bleed the brakes without removing the 4 wheels? Not that removing the wheels is hard (obviously), but jacking the car, getting it on stands is a pita. Looking for fast brake bleeding tips, as car will be tracked soon.

 

[07 Boss]

If you can reach the fitting OK you shouldn't have any issues. Depending on what kinda wheels you have I guess. Kinda seems like a bigger pain to try and do it with the wheels on though.

I have a pneumatic bleeder that works pretty well. Comes with a fill bottle that flows into your reservoir while you are sucking it out the other end. I pretty much do 99% of the work on my car solo, so shit like that helps.

 

[mustangtcs]

Do all the pita stuff "jacking the car, getting it on stands" but leave the wheels on.

 

[linderpat]

If you can reach the fitting OK you shouldn't have any issues. Depending on what kinda wheels you have I guess. Kinda seems like a bigger pain to try and do it with the wheels on though.

I have a pneumatic bleeder that works pretty well. Comes with a fill bottle that flows into your reservoir while you are sucking it out the other end. I pretty much do 99% of the work on my car solo, so shit like that helps.

Mag style wheels, so maybe could get to them, but it doesn't sound especially viable. I have the power bleeder too. It does make the job fairly quick. I just haven't done he Mustang yet.

Do all the pita stuff "jacking the car, getting it on stands" but leave the wheels on.

meh; if I go through the trouble of lifting it, then I'll use the air gun and pop the wheels right off. Wish I had a 2-post lift!

 

[gil_t2]

Easy way to bleed the brakes and or the clutch is with a hand vacuum pump. attach to MC and pull 15" for 5 min.

 

[tnsaleen]

I wouldn't leave them on. Brake fluid eats paint and clear coat off

 

[one eyed willy]

take it to the shop?

 

[ZmanM3]

take it to the shop?

That is real easy! Bought not built!

 

[AR Stang]

I always jack it up, put it on stands, and remove the wheels when I do it on mine. I wish it was as easy as when I do my jeep's.

 

[skwerl]

I never pulled the wheels but I use the tube and bottle attached to the bleeder nipple to catch the brake fluid. I also lay an old towel in the wheel to catch drips and mop up.

 

[one eyed willy]

take it to the shop?

That is real easy! Bought not built!

easiest way i could think of,lol

 

[linderpat]

Thanks guys.