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Empty brake system

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by marovn, Aug 21, 2019.

  1. Aug 21, 2019 at 9:21 PM
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    I screwed up and emptied my brake fluid from the master cyl through the front caliper fitting (both sides). Any advice on the best approach would be greatly appreciated. Also, is a reverse bleeder an option?
     
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    you need to bleed your whole brake system
     
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  3. Aug 22, 2019 at 12:57 AM
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    Yup. This.

    First you'll need to bleed the master cylinder. The each caliper starting with the passenger side as it's furthest away. I use the Motive bleeder pump which is well worth the $50 in my opinion. If you're saying u never bled a master cylinder before, watch a couple youtubes and report back with any final questions.
     
  4. Aug 22, 2019 at 1:18 AM
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    Simply bleed your brake system. Its kind of annoying but it's not hard.

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  5. Aug 22, 2019 at 7:07 AM
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    So if I do a good job of bleeding the whole system the ABS part of the system will be ok without any special tools?
     
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    Yes.

    Although it may take more than one round of bleeding as air can get hung up in places. I usually bleed, drive for a few days, bleed again.

    Don't forget there is also a bleed valve on the load proportioning valve in the rear.
     

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