How To Bleed The Brakes On A Spf

agro1 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-05-2002, 11:22 AM

Could someone walk me through or give me some good pointers / lessons learned when bleeding the brakes on my SPF ? I have a Mighty-Vac and will be using Castrol SRF brake fluid. Thanks in advance.

RACER X #99 · #2 (**permalink**) 09-05-2002, 11:34 AM

I don't like using the Vacuum system. I tried it many times and had much better success with the two person mythod. One pumping the other bleeding.Check my post in Tech Tips regarding brake bleeding.

RD

Mr.Fixit · #3 (**permalink**) 09-05-2002, 11:38 AM

SPF cars come mostly bled already on the brakes. You just need a friend to push on the pedal when you tell him to. The vacuum deals only get you started, you need to pressure bleed to finish.

agro1 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-05-2002, 11:44 AM

Good points - thanks...But, how much of this pricy stuff do I need ? It is sold in liters - does the entire braking system require more than one litre ??

RACER X #99 · #5 (**permalink**) 09-05-2002, 12:26 PM

All cars require different amounts of fluid. Mine has Wilwoods all around and about a pint and one half fills it completely. I think the one liter Castrol will be enough for you.

RD