brake line questions.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-16-2014, 06:05 PM
  #1  
Racer
Thread Starter
 
253RL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: 253 Washington
Age: 37
Posts: 480
Received 60 Likes on 52 Posts
brake line questions.

So I had my techna fit brake lines installed today and system bleed with an air pump of sorts. He started in the rear ending at the MC. The pedal is more squishy than before. I called acura and they said it doesn't matter where you begin but states the manual calls for FR FL RR RL. he then says his techs start wherever and it's fine. Can anyone confirm the correct sequence and if it should be done by hand or if the air pump is safe? Bit confused as to why it feels.softer.
Old 09-16-2014, 06:25 PM
  #2  
Racer
Thread Starter
 
253RL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: 253 Washington
Age: 37
Posts: 480
Received 60 Likes on 52 Posts
Here are a few pics of the lines. As you can see the rear oem line has the bracket attached and the new lines bracket is not compatible as I believe it's a universal.fit. the install was really simple and hard braking feels more solid. Brake pedal feels soft on light braking. Going to bleed the old manual way and see if it helps.

Old 09-16-2014, 09:51 PM
  #3  
Pro
 
beekermartin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 523
Received 79 Likes on 68 Posts
I believe the old school way is still the best. Start with the caliper the furthest away from the master cylinder. Passenger rear of course. Then do the drivers rear, passenger front and then drivers front. Make sure you keep topping off the master cylinder.
Old 09-17-2014, 12:46 AM
  #4  
Racer
Thread Starter
 
253RL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: 253 Washington
Age: 37
Posts: 480
Received 60 Likes on 52 Posts
Thank you
Old 09-17-2014, 08:34 PM
  #5  
Racer
 
pcloadletter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 376
Received 96 Likes on 66 Posts
You should fabricate some type of bracket for the rear set to prevent metal fatigue on the solid brake lines.
Old 09-18-2014, 02:05 AM
  #6  
Racer
Thread Starter
 
253RL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: 253 Washington
Age: 37
Posts: 480
Received 60 Likes on 52 Posts
I'm going to remove the oe bracket from the oem line and attach to that.
Old 09-18-2014, 04:41 AM
  #7  
Moderator
iTrader: (1)
 
justnspace's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 86,295
Received 16,263 Likes on 11,973 Posts
the RL has a specific bleeding pattern.

if not done correctly, you'll still have air in your lines.
please check the service manual, as I DONT THINK ITS THE FARTHEST FROM THE MC....
Old 09-18-2014, 04:48 AM
  #8  
Moderator
iTrader: (1)
 
justnspace's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 86,295
Received 16,263 Likes on 11,973 Posts
Originally Posted by 253RL
the manual calls for FR FL RR RL. he then says his techs start wherever and it's fine.
this is the correct sequence!!!!!!!

if the caliper has two bleeding nipples, do the inside first then outside
Old 09-18-2014, 04:49 AM
  #9  
Moderator
iTrader: (1)
 
justnspace's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 86,295
Received 16,263 Likes on 11,973 Posts
for if you are wondering; it always takes me at least 2 tries to absolutely get all the air out....

i can never bleed my brakes in one try.
Old 09-18-2014, 06:56 AM
  #10  
Suzuka Master
iTrader: (1)
 
HEAVY_RL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: RVa
Age: 44
Posts: 7,123
Received 1,041 Likes on 846 Posts
Originally Posted by justnspace
the RL has a specific bleeding pattern.

if not done correctly, you'll still have air in your lines.
please check the service manual, as I DONT THINK ITS THE FARTHEST FROM THE MC....
Originally Posted by justnspace
this is the correct sequence!!!!!!!

if the caliper has two bleeding nipples, do the inside first then outside
Originally Posted by justnspace
for if you are wondering; it always takes me at least 2 tries to absolutely get all the air out....

i can never bleed my brakes in one try.
this.
Old 09-18-2014, 10:41 AM
  #11  
Senior Moderator
 
oo7spy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 31,897
Received 7,247 Likes on 4,858 Posts
That.



I have two nipples, justn. Can you bleed me?
The following 2 users liked this post by oo7spy:
HEAVY_RL (09-18-2014), Nersh7 (09-18-2014)
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SidhuSaaB
3G TL Problems & Fixes
18
05-30-2020 12:40 AM
blacktsxwagon
5G TLX (2015-2020)
42
10-27-2015 10:12 PM
stogie1020
Cameras & Photography
17
09-30-2015 01:34 AM
Username 0
2G TSX Performance Parts & Modifications
23
09-28-2015 09:09 AM
2ManyHobbies
3G TL Problems & Fixes
2
09-24-2015 09:23 PM



Quick Reply: brake line questions.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:34 PM.