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Gravity bleeding brakes - Anybody use this method?
Howdy fellas. It's been awhile since my last post, but the o'l 97 is chuggin along strong on $4.50 ULSD (yuck).
Anyways, just a quick question. I'm getting ready to tow the 21' Travel Trailer next weekend, and before we go, I wanted to flush my brakes. (they've gotten a bit spongy and the fluid is pretty nasty). I know the standard method of brake bleeding, like I used to do with my dad on my o'l 86 F150 with the garbage 5.0l in it. But these days, my only helper is my wife, whom i love dearly, but wouldnt trust with my 3" brake pedal travel rule to save my life. I've read a lot about gravity bleeding, and it sounds like it could be the ticket. Low cost, and all it requires is time, which I just happen to have some of (well, more than money anyways). Please let me know you're experiences with the gravity bleeding technique, as I may end up giving it a shot tonight. Thanks a million guys.
Joe
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1997 F250 HD 7.3L PSD E40D 4X4 ; 4" Superlift Suspension, ProComp ES9000 Shocks, Skyjacker Steering Stab.,Energy Suspension Poly Shackle Bushings, DIY Baldwin open element intake, 285/75 R16 AT Liberators,15w40 Rotella T, Valvoline Maxlife Mercron ATF, Power Services Diesel Kleen (cetane +6), Midland 77-120 CB w/ Firestik FL2 4' Antenna. 1900RPM @ 70MPH. 145,000 miles on stock powertrain.
Truck Birth-Month : October, 1997
New Additions: INFANT CAR SEAT....OH NOT AGAIN!
FUTURE ADD-ONS: Chrome wheels, Trans Temp Gauge (someday)
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