I only mentioned the leveling bit since when I did it with the pressure pump the car was on Jack stands. Granted I also did all pads while doing that. Too hot and I just could not be bothered getting it on the stands again. Very much doubt it would have changed anything, but I'm not a certified mechanic. I just YouTube and send itLOL, I didn't know leveling the car is a thing for bleeding brakes. I can see how that might be a problem if I live in San Francisco, though, if the ass end of the car sits higher than the M/C.
Now that I'm aware of the order Kia suggests for bleeding brakes, I'd do it that way and see if that ends up using less fluid.
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I bet the recommendation to level the vehicle is as much about safely raising it (or maybe extreme cases like the SF hills mentioned), vs. any actual impact to the bleed process.
Bleed valves are at a local high point anyway to let any air collect there, and short of tipping the car on its side, I don't think having the car level vs. one corner up will upset anything. I've done both.
Still wondering about the unusual recommended order though...
Bleed valves are at a local high point anyway to let any air collect there, and short of tipping the car on its side, I don't think having the car level vs. one corner up will upset anything. I've done both.
Still wondering about the unusual recommended order though...
I wouldn't think about it to much. It's odd yes but you just go about it in a U shape instead of criss cross. It's prolly for not wasting too much brake fluid but unless you're using Castrol SRF I really wouldn't sweat it.
