zliminator Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 I did have them off earlier. Tell me that the bleeders are supposed to be on the bottom for 300ZX rear calipers. If not then maybe that's why I can't seem to get the sponge out of it. Also, when I had them off, the line going to the back was capped off and they seemed to work ok as far as not having the spongy feel. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimZ Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 Bleeders go on top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synlubes Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 The bleeder screws should be top side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigWhyteDude Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 oops, you goofed . Yeah the bleeders go on the top. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zliminator Posted December 16, 2003 Author Share Posted December 16, 2003 Thanks guys, that's good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 I noticed everyone gave you the right answer, but just to make sure you understand: bleeder screws are their for proper bleeding of all air out of your brake fluid system and thus they need to be located at the uppermost fluid access point on your calipers, thus the top. Regardless of your caliper type/year/application. Exceptions occur when this wasn't engineering into the caliper for any number of reasons.....with these exceptions one would typically remove the caliper and position it with the bleeder vertical along with other details to carry out a proper bleed. BTW, tapping your calipers with a rubber hammer when/prior/during bleeding never hurts......particularly with new calipers or refilling an empty sytem you can have tiny air bubbles adhered to the metal surfaces inside your system. Tapping will often release these. In some cases I've found you can't remove all 'softness' in the first few bleeds and driving (assuming it's not THAT spongy) a few days and then rebleeding (with tapping) will then 99 times out of a 100 remove any remaining sponginess. HTH, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SpikeyGG Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 On all the rear disk brake conversions that I have seen, everyone puts the rear calipers towards the front of the rotor is this why Thanks, -Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 On all the rear disk brake conversions that I have seen' date=' everyone puts the rear calipers towards the front of the rotor is this why Thanks, -Greg[/quote'] No, on the front side of the wheelwell is where the calipers don't hit the strut tubes:) Wheel well with front of the car to your left. Full install info here http://www.zhome.com/ZCMnL/tech/Calipers/zbrakeupgrade.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigWhyteDude Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 hey Ross C is that kinda goldish colored metal just steal or is it some other kind of metal?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 hey Ross C is that kinda goldish colored metal just steal or is it some other kind of metal?? BWD, that's CAD plating over steel to minimize corrosion potential, saves end user from having to paint a protective coat. It's a deleteable option in my package for those not wanting it, and thus allowing them to do their setup on a narrower budget than those wanting an all inclusive install package delivered. PS, I think I might have seen you on the volleyball or basketball court lately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigWhyteDude Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 Ok thanks for explination, Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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