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Old Mar 7, 2024 | 08:28 PM
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Does the brake bleeding order get reversed with Phoenix systems bleeder?

Hi all. I have a 2009 g37s and I am bleeding the brakes. The FSM says to bleed in the following order: rear right brake →front left brake →rear left brake →and front right brake (BR-11) I am using the Phoenix systems reverse brake bleeder. Where instead of air going out through the caliper, it is pushed out through the reservoir. Do I need to also reverse the order for the calipers? Meaning, using the reverse brake bleeder, do I go with order: front right first, then rear left, then front left, and lastly rear right?

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Old Mar 7, 2024 | 09:18 PM
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Unless the system is totally dry, or you are trying g to flush ALL the old fluid, I wouldn't bother with a reverse bleed.
too easy to push a bubble to the middle.
Even when I swapped to braided lines and Akebono calipers. It bled quickly with the traditional method. Just swap/bleed one corner at a time.
But if you insist, I would start with the furthest/longest line and work your way to the shortest/closest.
Keep in mind the ABS only likes to be bled with the system OFF. (Disconnect batt to be sure)
or with a scanner that can keep the ABS valvs open.
Are you starting dry or swapping to a higher temp fluid?
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Old Mar 7, 2024 | 09:30 PM
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Starting dry. I replaced brakes, rotors, and piston boots. So all 4 calipers were disconnected from the brake line.
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Old Apr 16, 2024 | 09:23 AM
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Using the Phoenix systems reverse brake bleeder on your 2009 g37s does change the usual process a bit. Normally, the order for bleeding brakes starts at the wheel farthest from the master cylinder, but with a reverse bleeder, you're pushing fluid in the opposite direction. It makes sense to start with the front right, then move to the rear left, followed by the front left, and end with the rear right, as you suggested. If you're unsure or run into issues, reaching out to customer support through something like zego live chat can provide quick help and specific guidance for using the bleeder effectively.

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