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May 10th, 2024, 19:27 | #1 |
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Bleeding brakes - ok to use a pressure bleeder?
I've got a 2012 S60 D3 and need to change the caliper next week (it's sticking on). I've read a Volvo guide that describes bleeding the brakes by pumping the pedal. I'd rather use a pressure bleeder since doing the job on my own. It is okay to use a pressure bleeder on a 2012 S60? Any reason why VIDA only suggests doing it by 'foot'?
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I noticed that it vida says that you can not bleed the clutch by pressure - past experience tells me that you can not successfully do that and you have to use a pressure system. as the clutch and brakes are the same container I also was questioning why!
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May 11th, 2024, 22:44 | #4 |
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Thanks for the replies. I'll get the Gunson pressure bleeder out!
Another question is caliper pins. Grease or not to grease? Plan to just give them a good clean unless the accepted wisdom is to use some form of lube on them.
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No don't grease them a load of dust will stick to it and jam up things just spray with WD 40 when assembling. Volvo don't use grease of any type on Brakes from the factory.
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