Quick question.. I've got my 312mm callipers prepared and ready to fit on my Furby vRS, I've also got myself a Sealey Pressure Bleeder. I've never used a pressure bleeder before, it looks straight forward but I'd like a little advice first...

1. Do I remove the existing fluid from the brake reservoir before starting?
2. Do I fill the brake reservoir to the top (brim) with new fluid before fitting the pressure bleeder?
3. I assume I fill the pressure bleeder with new fluid, but do I push some of the fluid through the supply tube first to reduce the amount of air between the bleeder and the top of the brake reservoir (once the bleeder / reservoir cap is fitted)?
4. Even though I'm replacing both the front callipers, do I need to bleed all 4?
5. Once complete, do I need to bleed the clutch?
6. I've heard some rumours that I need to have the ignition on whilst I bleed so I don't upset the ABS pump, seems a bit "old-wives" tail myself... any suggestions?

Thanks in advance,

Phil.

Edited 26 September, 201015 yr by pyromorph

When fitting my 312s, we didn't remove existing fluid, just topped up afterwards to replace any lost fluid.

I purchased an easy-bleed kit, but ended up doing it the old fashioned way on the front brakes only. Didn't touch the clutch at all.

Don't know if it was the 'correct' method of bleeding fabia brakes, but the 312mm brakes are superb and an essential (IMO) upgrade for the vRS.

Quick question.. I've got my 312mm callipers prepared and ready to fit on my Furby vRS, I've also got myself a Sealey Pressure Bleeder. I've never used a pressure bleeder before, it looks straight forward but I'd like a little advice first...

1. Do I remove the existing fluid from the brake reservoir before starting?
2. Do I fill the brake reservoir to the top (brim) with new fluid before fitting the pressure bleeder?
3. I assume I fill the pressure bleeder with new fluid, but do I push some of the fluid through the supply tube first to reduce the amount of air between the bleeder and the top of the brake reservoir (once the bleeder / reservoir cap is fitted)?
4. Even though I'm replacing both the front callipers, do I need to bleed all 4?
5. Once complete, do I need to bleed the clutch?
6. I've heard some rumours that I need to have the ignition on whilst I bleed so I don't upset the ABS pump, seems a bit "old-wives" tail myself... any suggestions?

Thanks in advance,

Phil.

I would not drain the reservoir ,or even allow the level to drop lower , you will allow air to get into the clutch system as they have a common reservoir.