Brake Bleeding Sequence - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

JimZRyd · 05-04-2015

Hey guys! I'm seeing conflicting info here on the sequence for bleeding the brakes on our Z's. Mines a 94. I've read that somewhere around 91 or 92 the sequence was changed. I've read the traditional RR, LR, RF, LF and RF, RR, LR, LF. I've even read that some do not follow any specific sequence. I am not fortunate to have an FSM handy. Any advice is greatly appreciated! TIA!

-=Jeff=- · 05-04-2015

If I am doing all 4 I do RF, RR, LR, LF but I have done just fronts and rears alone..

Funny thing is I always start on the Right side of the car

mike100 · 05-04-2015

I have bled mine from RR first. Honestly I don't think it matters too much- front or rear first since the master is two separate reservoirs front to rear so it mainly makes sense to do the longer passenger side run first.

JimZRyd · 05-04-2015

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Originally Posted by mike100

I have bled mine from RR first. Honestly I don't think it matters too much- front or rear first since the master is two separate reservoirs front to rear so it mainly makes sense to do the longer passenger side run first.

Interesting take on the master being split Mike! I agree on it making sense to do the longer passenger side first. If you are bleeding say just the fronts...will only the front reservoir of the master become lower? I would much rather do either the fronts and then the rear, or vice versa, and only have to jack one end at a time. I'm also changing out the rotors and putting on new braided lines.

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

If I am doing all 4 I do RF, RR, LR, LF but I have done just fronts and rears alone..

Funny thing is I always start on the Right side of the car

What year is yours Jeff?

-=Jeff=- · 05-04-2015

90..

JimZRyd · 05-04-2015

I've read it changed somewhere in the production run.

-=Jeff=- · 05-04-2015

I can look in my 96 FSM tonight if time allows

JimZRyd · 05-04-2015

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

I can look in my 96 FSM tonight if time allows

Thanks Jeff ! I really appreciate that!

-=Jeff=- · 05-04-2015

96 FSM states : RR, LR, RF, LF

JimZRyd · 05-04-2015

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

96 FSM states : RR, LR, RF, LF

Thanks Jeff! I still would like to verify that this is the same for a 94 Z. I'm not sure if the brake systems are the same.

05-04-2015	#1
JimZRyd Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 1,343	Brake Bleeding Sequence Hey guys! I'm seeing conflicting info here on the sequence for bleeding the brakes on our Z's. Mines a 94. I've read that somewhere around 91 or 92 the sequence was changed. I've read the traditional RR, LR, RF, LF and RF, RR, LR, LF. I've even read that some do not follow any specific sequence. I am not fortunate to have an FSM handy. Any advice is greatly appreciated! TIA! __________________ Jim Zorgias 1994 ZR-1 Admiral Blue/Black #245 1996 Callaway Supernatural 450 1990 Callaway Supernatural 490 / CR-1 #7

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-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: Brake Bleeding Sequence If I am doing all 4 I do RF, RR, LR, LF but I have done just fronts and rears alone.. Funny thing is I always start on the Right side of the car __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

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mike100 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Marcos CA Posts: 1,802	Re: Brake Bleeding Sequence I have bled mine from RR first. Honestly I don't think it matters too much- front or rear first since the master is two separate reservoirs front to rear so it mainly makes sense to do the longer passenger side run first.

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-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: Brake Bleeding Sequence 90.. __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

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JimZRyd Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 1,343	Re: Brake Bleeding Sequence I've read it changed somewhere in the production run. __________________ Jim Zorgias 1994 ZR-1 Admiral Blue/Black #245 1996 Callaway Supernatural 450 1990 Callaway Supernatural 490 / CR-1 #7

05-04-2015	#7
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: Brake Bleeding Sequence I can look in my 96 FSM tonight if time allows __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

05-04-2015	#9
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: Brake Bleeding Sequence 96 FSM states : RR, LR, RF, LF __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978