sanding my rotors?

[ekam]

My Toyota mechanic would do it if he puts in new pads on used discs.

NOT required (as most mechanics simply don't do this) but would definitely help the bedding process.

[jhandy]

thanks for all the info. I ordered new pads and new steel brake lines.

I will sand the rotors, it sounds like it may help, and surely wont hurt.

I got the pressure bleeder from pelican parts.....Any pearls of wisdom on flushing the system?

[paulv]

Originally Posted by jhandy

thanks for all the info. I ordered new pads and new steel brake lines.

I will sand the rotors, it sounds like it may help, and surely wont hurt.

I got the pressure bleeder from pelican parts.....Any pearls of wisdom on flushing the system?

Pelican parts has many tech articles including brake bleeding -- check it out:

http://www.pelicanparts.com//boxster/boxster_tech.htm

Regards,
paul...

[WhipE350]

If you got the Motive Euro Power bleeder you are going to love it...comes in real handy. I even used it to bleed clutch.

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

You need a lot of brake fluid. I used a full liter and half of a second one till I was satisfied. The old fluid came out green. What is that all about ?

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by Idaho Red Rocket 3

You need a lot of brake fluid. I used a full liter and half of a second one till I was satisfied. The old fluid came out green. What is that all about ?

If you swap between ate super blue and ate gold fluid alternating changes you know exactly when the new fluid is all the way through. Takes much less than a liter including clutch.

[Lil bastard]

Originally Posted by jhandy

I got the pressure bleeder from pelican parts.....Any pearls of wisdom on flushing the system?

Yes... the brake and the clutch master share the same fluid reservoir. because of this, you need to flush/bleed the clutch at the same time, or the old, dirty, moisture ridden fluid in the clutch line, master and slave will contaminate your new brake fluid.

As mentioned, plan on forcing 1-2 qts through the system, or you will have air trapped in it, and have to do it over. Be sure car is level and bleed the calipers in the proper order and sequence (inside/outside)

Also, as mentioned, switch between ATE super blue and gold - they are the same fluid, different colors.

Cheers!

[jhandy]

Mr. Bastard,
I have to bleed the clutch as well? Ok, there is a valve on the top of the tranny, I am guessing that it is the one. It does not look easy to get to....is there any easy way do do this?

thanks

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by jhandy

Mr. Bastard,
I have to bleed the clutch as well? Ok, there is a valve on the top of the tranny, I am guessing that it is the one. It does not look easy to get to....is there any easy way do do this?

thanks

Take the wheel off, use a relatively long tube attached to the nipple to get to a catch can on the ground and a very short wrench due to the limited space.