vanagon brake bleed question

Krumby · Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 4:07 pm Post subject: vanagon brake bleed question

aloha
I just replaced the calipers on my 84 vanagon the new calipers has two bleed screws am I supposed to bleed both of these ? or chose one?
Mahalo
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MarkWard · Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 4:34 pm Post subject: Re: vanagon brake bleed question

Just the upper bleeder. Air floats to the top.
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Krumby · Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 4:42 pm Post subject: Re: vanagon brake bleed question

That’s what I figured and what I did then why two?
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84 Westy “Betty”
71 bus gone but not forgotten
2015 Harley dyna

MarkWard · Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 4:51 pm Post subject: Re: vanagon brake bleed question

Some aftermarket calipers fit the left or right. The bottom bleed is on the top if you flip it to the other side.
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old_man · Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 5:50 pm Post subject: Re: vanagon brake bleed question

Bottom also helps flush stuff out if you are doing a complete flush.

Vanagon Nut · Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 6:07 pm Post subject: Re: vanagon brake bleed question

^^

Bentley shows a procedure for "changing" brake fluid that involves using lower and upper screw at each caliper.

Neil.
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1988 West DIY 50º ABA

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Krumby · Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 6:23 pm Post subject: Re: vanagon brake bleed question

I actually bled at both screws I figured it couldn’t hurt I have great pedal now and I actually have brakes. Both calipers had seen better days and the lines were shot.
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84 Westy “Betty”
71 bus gone but not forgotten
2015 Harley dyna


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