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Ben_W

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Post #1
Guys,

Is it advisable to completely drain down the braking system and leave it drained for a period of time?

There is going to be a lot of parts coming off the Rallye, first and foremost the rear beam and the main front to rear brake lines. Be easier/cleaner etc if the system was empty. Am worried about ling term effects of leaving it empty though.

Thoughts?

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Posted 19th Feb 2015 at 17:08
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pugheaven

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Post #2
It will be fine... Or at least I hope it will be mine has been dry for 2 years lol
Posted 19th Feb 2015 at 18:27
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Ben_W

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Post #3
Cheers bud. Any particular way best to do it?

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Posted 19th Feb 2015 at 18:42
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jeffers Forum Admin

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Just completely bleed it through once you reassemble the system with fresh fluid and it'll be fine!

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Posted 19th Feb 2015 at 19:03
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buzzbrightyear

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Left mine dry for ages aswell, it was fine after a good bleed

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Posted 19th Feb 2015 at 19:14
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