BLEED BRAKES

[Wildrice]

Does that mean the VCM has a bleeder port? I would think the little fluid that is left would dilute into the fresh new fluid.

In my opinion the VCM brake fluid would dilute into the new fluid. The manual states to start brake bleeding with the front brakes but I'm still in favor of starting with the caliper farthest from the master cylinder. The manual also states there is a bleeder valve on the VCM but unless you have the BUDS equipment I won't worry about bleeding the VCM as long as each caliper's fluid changes from dirty to clear brake fluid. The manual is lacking in directions & info--some parts state using Dot 3 & Some Dot 4. My master brake cylinder cover states use Dot 4. Dot 3 will boil from heavy braking. That has happened to me in my old 24' motorhome coming down a mountain--it's a very unpleasant feeling when the brake pedal goes to the floor & no braking occurs.

Darrell

 

[Wildrice]

I've seen one-way valves that attach to the bleeder port on calipers, has anyone tried them??

Brake bleeder valves should be on top of the caliper reservoir--so when its opened the air (lighter than fluid) will escape first under brake pedal pressure. Just make sure you close that valve before the person takes their foot off the brake pedal or else air will get drawn back in when the caliper piston retracts.
Darrell

 

[Haze]

Bleeder valve

I've seen one-way valves that attach to the bleeder port on calipers, has anyone tried them??

I used a one way valve for bleeding the brakes on my 2013 ST.
It worked great and made this a one person job.
Bought the valve on EBay.

 

[lebon]

VCM has a bleeder

Does that mean the VCM has a bleeder port? I would think the little fluid that is left would dilute into the fresh new fluid.

Yes the VCM has a bleeder. It is quite visible and accessible on the top of the VCM. I have used the one way bleeders, Speed Bleeder, they do work good. No need to open/close the bleeder during the pumping procedure. I am finding my brakes still feel mushy after having done a fluid flush. I am not getting any error codes though.