Hi all The rear left (drivers side) brake cylinder has failed and started puking out brake fluid. I have purchased new pad and cylinders for both sides and a new spring kit. Yesterday I removed and reinstalled all the components on the passenger side and today I will do the drivers side. Without a Bentley's I have a few question's about bleeding the system. 1. Does this system have two independent hydraulic systems. 2. Having replaced both rear cylinders do I have to bleed the front calipers as well. ( the reservoir looks dry/empty so I would assume I have to bleed everything) 3. What is the order that all four wheels have to be bled in? rear right / rear left / front right / front left.??
Thanks
Ken Sidorchuk Vancouver, BC Canada. 85 Vanagon GL - Goldie 250,000 km ------------------------- ------------------------- "Any splelling errors are typos. Grammatical erros is because I don't bosther." |
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