sure, you can just bleed the rears after working on the rear brakes. it's not a thorough a job as bleeding in some new brake fluid at the front end too at the same time.......but you'll be all right. I bleed just one wheel many times......like if I do anything to one wheel or brake, I'll usually bleed just that wheel if the brake fluid has been in there a while. The more you change brake fluid ........the longer the hydraulic brake components last - simple as that. the only reason I can think of not to change any brake fluid is you know or suspect a hydraulic component is one the edge of failing. Changing brake fluid on any part that's close to the end of it's life can cause it blow out for sure . Other than that....new brake fluid is always better ......as long as it's a quality brand. Brake fluid absorbs moisture out of the air, just sitting there even. Every two years for all cars - change the brake fluid. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Troy" <colorworks@GCI.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 3:24 PM Subject: a quick question about bleeding brakes
>I have an 89 Westy. Are the front and rear brakes on separate circuits so >that I only need to bleed the rears after replacing some wheel cylinders? >It's not a major deal to do the fronts as well, but if I don't need to I >just as soon not mess with it. > > Thanks, > > Troy |
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