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Old 08-02-2014, 03:58 PM
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Default Bleeding the brakes - Can it be done with the wheels on?

My ERA has the GM disc brakes up front the MC is nice and full of super clean looking brake fluid. Looks brand new, still and the pedal is firm. I can't be certain how old the fluid is and if it's got moisture in it. Car seems to stop just fine with street use, but could it be better???

I was wondering if I could simply bleed the brakes with a car on a 4 post lift without removing the wheels? Anybody successfully accomplished this? I think the rears (Jag IRS) can simply be accessed from the panel inside the car, right? I was told my car has NEVER had the wheels off since new, so wondering why my fluid looks so fresh/clean if you need to remove the wheels to bleed the brakes???

I'm attaching a photo of the front calipers as seen from under the car on a 4 post lift. Are the bleeders located on the top where the arrow is pointing? Are those the only bleeders (1 for each caliper)?


Thanks!

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