10-11-2022, 07:22 AM | #1 |
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17 Camaro V6 Brake Fluid Procedure.
Checked my brake fluid today, which I kinda neglected by accident over a few years. It’s pretty dark. So, it’s going to need to be bled out. I saw on YouTube that the SS has a specific bleed procedure where it’s driver rear, front passenger, rear passenger and then front driver. Is this the same case with the RS/LTs?
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10-16-2022, 07:57 PM | #2 |
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It's rear right -> rear left -> front right -> front left. The idea is to start bleeding with a caliper that is furthest from the brake reservoir
I stand corrected. After a few posters commented below, it is actually rear right -> left front -> left rear -> right front. I have been doing it RR -> RL -> FR -> FL the entire time over 3 brake bleeds, however, and I am still alive. Last edited by Xyebo; 10-17-2022 at 01:11 PM. Reason: Factual correction. |
10-16-2022, 10:45 PM | #3 |
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10-17-2022, 07:27 AM | #4 |
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Negative, guys. The bleeding/flushing order for a sixth-gen Camaro, per the official Factory Service Manual, is: right rear, left front, left rear, right front. It's the same for all brake options on these cars. And yes you most certainly have to remove the wheels.
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Also, for your front calipers, you'll want to start on the inboard bleed valve before the outboard one if that wasn't mentioned in the video you saw.
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I stand corrected, thank you. However, my "incorrect" way did not fail me a single time on track or street, but it's always better to be safe than sorry. |
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