Brake bleed clear tubing, inside diameter???

NS370Z

Anyone know for certain what inside diameter clear tubing I'd need to fit snugly to do a brake bleed task.

Baer383

What kind of task are you doing?

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NS370Z

Bleeding the brake system. I'd like to know the ID for the clear tubing that goes over the caliper bleed nipple so when I'm out I can purchase the correct size.

Baer383

You don't need any hose just put a bucket under each wheel open all 8 bleeders keep the M/C full after you run thru about a quart of fluid tighten all 8 bleeder screws top off M/C then fill a windex bottle of water and hose off the calipers to dulit the brake fluid your done.

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Fishey

Please do yourself a favor and keep bad advise off the forum.

Baer383

You have no idea what you are talking about troll!!!!

It's bad that you made that comment b/c it shows that you don't know anything about cars!

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roy'sz

either 1/4 or 3/8. the clutch line is a little bit larger than 3/8

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Jsolo

With the method mentioned in post #4, i'd be concerned about getting brake fluid on painted surfaces and/or even onto the pads.

As for method, I highly recommend the motive device. Assuming you're just doing this for preventive maintenance, chances of getting air in the master is unlikely. Maybe the trick is to pump the pedal several times then use the motive device?

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Baer383

As far as the fluid on the pads it doesn't get on them and the calipers are power coated not paint so there are obviously no issues with it.

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roy'sz

All of my experience comes from reading chiltons manual. So either the are full of it or you are! Especially if almost everyone on this site is saying that you are not correct with your methods then I would re consider your thoughts.

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Baer383

This explains alot!!

You may want to spend less time on the net and more time being Factory trained like myself and then come back with a better response.

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JARblue

I just put my mouth on the bleeder and siphon out the fluid that way. Although, sometimes I just pour the fresh brake fluid directly in my mouth

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roy'sz

Nah I don't have those cards do, I suspect you hand more of those out at the shop or driveway that you work at. Man I hope im not senile when I get your age..fm!

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Baer383

You are one of those trolls that's reads stuff and jump from thread to thread voicing your knowledge.

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Fishey

First, You have had no response to my earlier post and saying you are "Factory Trained" is a bit laughable. No manufacture recommends or endorses the method you have outlined feel free to seek Nissan's factory manuals for reference.

Second, Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) both specifically recommend the factory method and gravity bleeding is not the factory method and its not a method recognized or taught by ASE or NATEF.


Your advise is not good advise gravity bleeding is a poor way to bleed your brake system. Gravity bleeding can work but its not the best way or a recommended way to bleed brakes. It does not have the flow or pressure to ensure consistent and reliable results.

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