Anyone bleed their own brakes on their Emira?

[drummingj]

Yeah I’d like to know this too please… going to the garage for some dot 5.1 later this week…

 

[jp129]

Yeah I’d like to know this too please… going to the garage for some dot 5.1 later this week…

DIY: Manual Clutch Slave & Brake Fluid Replacement/Bleeding

I didn't see a guide on replacing/bleeding the Brake/clutch fluid so, I've put one together. This information is purely my experience and serves only for your entertainment. I will not be liable or held responsible in what you do with this information. Please proceed at your own risk. Tools...

www.emiraforum.com

 

[F1 SML8R]

The process is the same as most other cars. Get a pressure bleeder with the specific cap that mounts to our reservoir. To get to the reservoir, you have to remove the bolts holding the front hood down, then remove the plastic shield that covers the reservoir on the left-hand side. I usually pump to 20-25 PSI to ensure fluid will move. Start with the wheel furthest away from the reservoir and work your way to the front.

Lastly, make sure you bleed both bleed screws, not just the outside one on each caliper. I personally like all the wheels off for easy access.

 

[crashprash]

DIY: Manual Clutch Slave & Brake Fluid Replacement/Bleeding

I didn't see a guide on replacing/bleeding the Brake/clutch fluid so, I've put one together. This information is purely my experience and serves only for your entertainment. I will not be liable or held responsible in what you do with this information. Please proceed at your own risk. Tools...

www.emiraforum.com

Doesn't mention what volume of fluid is required. FYI i did it recently and used about 650ml

 

[allenyao09]

Lastly, make sure you bleed both bleed screws, not just the outside one on each caliper. I personally like all the wheels off for easy access.

Wait, there are 2 bleed screws on each caliper? I didn't even notice another screw after I bled the brakes.

 

[gcmak]

Wait, there are 2 bleed screws on each caliper? I didn't even notice another screw after I bled the brakes.

yes. an inner and outer.

 

[netsinah]

yes. an inner and outer.

And on opposite sides of top of caliper. Inner one fun to deal with, due to poor visibility and tight space. I had trouble with the open end 11mm wrench and worried about rounding the top of the inner nut with the wrench, so opted to crack it open with an 11mm socket (to defeat the initial tightness), then tightened with the socket to reduce the flow of brake fluid, then attached the plastic drain hose, then used the wrench to open it fully for drainage into the catch container. More mess due to fluid loss as soon as the socket loosens the nut, so be ready to sop up with rags, if you choose this method.

 

[gcmak]

And on opposite sides of top of caliper. Inner one fun to deal with, due to poor visibility and tight space. I had trouble with the open end 11mm wrench and worried about rounding the top of the inner nut with the wrench, so opted to crack it open with an 11mm socket (to defeat the initial tightness), then tightened with the socket to reduce the flow of brake fluid, then attached the plastic drain hose, then used the wrench to open it fully for drainage into the catch container. More mess due to fluid loss as soon as the socket loosens the nut, so be ready to sop up with rags, if you choose this method.

flare nut wrench. but I also agree with using a socket initially and to apply final torque with a torque wrench. The angle of force with a socket is a bit better than with a wrench if the bleeders are ever a bit too tight for comfort - you don't wanna snap em off.