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Fishdadddy · 05-13-2010, 03:55 PM

not too worried about the bleeding process. I've bled out many brake systems in the past. Just wondering if there were any specific things that might be different due to the ABS etc.

Part-Man · 05-13-2010, 04:39 PM

Mr. brownstone, if you have to ask the simple questions regarding brakes, then maybe you
should leave it to the professionals. Brake bleeding is a very simple operation.
Maybe you should get those crossed drilled brake hoses from kaleco.

Gotthat02fire · 05-27-2010, 12:54 PM

Here is some info for you guys I will DIY the reassembly as well!!!!!!
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84958

FrankT · 05-31-2010, 09:23 AM

You will need new brake hose fitting gaskets (the little copper washers). Also, GM recommends replacing the caliper bolts. On reassembly, torque the brake hose fitting bolt to 30 lb ft. The caliper bolts get tightened to 33lb ft + 90 degrees (front), and 30 lb ft + 90 degrees (rear).

Li0nel1234 · 10-13-2011, 08:19 PM

Help!

When you bleed the brakes do you have to pump your clutch at all since the clutch and brakes share the same reservoir?

unrestrictedmotorsports · 10-14-2011, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Li0nel1234

Help!

When you bleed the brakes do you have to pump your clutch at all since the clutch and brakes share the same reservoir?

Brakes and clutch do not share the same resrvoir.

Li0nel1234 · 10-15-2011, 08:52 AM

So what's with the GTO clutch reservoir mod to separate the two?

ripcard · 10-15-2011, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unrestrictedmotorsports

Brakes and clutch do not share the same resrvoir.

You are in error sir. The Gen 5 Camaro uses a single reservoir for the brakes and clutch.

OP-Unless you operate the clutch with an empty reservoir and/or you disconnect the line at the slave cyl., you won't need to worry about the clutch.

unrestrictedmotorsports · 10-15-2011, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ripcard

You are in error sir. The Gen 5 Camaro uses a single reservoir for the brakes and clutch.

OP-Unless you operate the clutch with an empty reservoir and/or you disconnect the line at the slave cyl., you won't need to worry about the clutch.

I didnt have the car in front of me but I thought that were was two reservoirs there.

ripcard · 10-15-2011, 02:25 PM

Nope. As Li0nel1234 mentions there is a mod to install the clutch reservoir from the G8 to keep clutch dust from contaminating the ABS brake system.

Nasty1970 · 10-25-2011, 12:30 AM

Never heard of a shared reservoir! I'm ganna have to look at this sucker in the daylight tomorrow! That does bring up an interesting bleeding situation, my advice would be do not let air into the system if you can help it. Wrap the ends with those small rubber water balloons, they are like a buck from the dollar store. May be over kill, but you don't want your reservoir bleeding out, and you especially don't want your abs and tracking control getting air in it. Not sure if you can bleed the abs or the tracking control, but I wouldn't got there! I've been waiting for the cold weather so I can put the car up for a few days in the cold and then remove the calipers to get them powder coated, prolly be out of commission for at least 3 days, so the rubber balloons should keep the fluid in , and most importantly keep the dirt out! I will take pictures when I do this, seems to be a common question.

05-31-2010, 09:23 AM	#18
FrankT 400HP used to be enough.. Drives: 2010 2SS rs manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NC Posts: 772	You will need new brake hose fitting gaskets (the little copper washers). Also, GM recommends replacing the caliper bolts. On reassembly, torque the brake hose fitting bolt to 30 lb ft. The caliper bolts get tightened to 33lb ft + 90 degrees (front), and 30 lb ft + 90 degrees (rear). __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47925

10-13-2011, 08:19 PM	#19
Li0nel1234 What should I name my car Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 786 View My Garage	Help! When you bleed the brakes do you have to pump your clutch at all since the clutch and brakes share the same reservoir? __________________ Performance: ARH 2"/"3 headers + ARH 3" HF catback system, SS brake lines, hawk HP+ pads, motul RBF 600 fluid, K&N CAI (w/custom insulation), plug wires, air scoop, Hurst STS, Pedders Track II suspension, 18x10 wheels, 295/45/18 Nitto NT05s Looks: powder coated iom calipers, LED foglights w/ always on harness, custom painted bowties, window tint, smoke tinted tail lights etc, oem gfx w/ custom outlets, painted taillight bezels, all weather trunk mat

10-15-2011, 08:52 AM	#21
Li0nel1234 What should I name my car Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 786 View My Garage	So what's with the GTO clutch reservoir mod to separate the two? __________________ Performance: ARH 2"/"3 headers + ARH 3" HF catback system, SS brake lines, hawk HP+ pads, motul RBF 600 fluid, K&N CAI (w/custom insulation), plug wires, air scoop, Hurst STS, Pedders Track II suspension, 18x10 wheels, 295/45/18 Nitto NT05s Looks: powder coated iom calipers, LED foglights w/ always on harness, custom painted bowties, window tint, smoke tinted tail lights etc, oem gfx w/ custom outlets, painted taillight bezels, all weather trunk mat

10-15-2011, 02:25 PM	#24
ripcard INJACC Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM/IO 6M Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burritts Rapids, ON Canada Posts: 770	Nope. As Li0nel1234 mentions there is a mod to install the clutch reservoir from the G8 to keep clutch dust from contaminating the ABS brake system. __________________ Pedders Xa Coilovers & Sways w/Fe4, Pfadt Rear Trailing Arms & Tie Rods, Forgestar CF5s, ZL1 Brakes, 1LE 3.91 Diff, Pedders Cradle Bushings, MGW STS, BTR Stage II Cam, Fluidampr U/D Pulley, Performance Redline Dyno Tune, CAI & Apex Scoop, Pfadt Tri-Y Headers w/HF Cats, Magnaflow 3" Cat Back, RX Catch Can, VMax TB, Billet Tunnel Brace, SRP Pedals, Skip Shift, Seibon CF Hood & ST Trunk, 1LE Splitter, ZL1 Rockers & Diffuser, Heritage Grill, F & R Sparks "SS" badges, Billet Door Handles, Tint, Technostalgia Tail Lights, AAC Side Markers, BlackVue dash cam and my favourite accessory...Litho #163.

10-25-2011, 12:30 AM	#25
Nasty1970 Drives: 2011 Red 2SS RS Convertible Join Date: May 2011 Location: Houston TX Posts: 377	Never heard of a shared reservoir! I'm ganna have to look at this sucker in the daylight tomorrow! That does bring up an interesting bleeding situation, my advice would be do not let air into the system if you can help it. Wrap the ends with those small rubber water balloons, they are like a buck from the dollar store. May be over kill, but you don't want your reservoir bleeding out, and you especially don't want your abs and tracking control getting air in it. Not sure if you can bleed the abs or the tracking control, but I wouldn't got there! I've been waiting for the cold weather so I can put the car up for a few days in the cold and then remove the calipers to get them powder coated, prolly be out of commission for at least 3 days, so the rubber balloons should keep the fluid in , and most importantly keep the dirt out! I will take pictures when I do this, seems to be a common question. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1970 Camaro ,2011 Red Convertible 2SS,2008 Saturn Sky,2012 Jeep Wrangler

05-13-2010, 03:55 PM	#15
Fishdadddy Drives: 2010 2SS/RS ; 1970 Firebird Formula Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,252 View My Garage	not too worried about the bleeding process. I've bled out many brake systems in the past. Just wondering if there were any specific things that might be different due to the ABS etc.

05-13-2010, 04:39 PM	#16
Part-Man Uh? Drives: 10 RS, 06 Monte, 91 S10 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: pacific northwest Posts: 21	Mr. brownstone, if you have to ask the simple questions regarding brakes, then maybe you should leave it to the professionals. Brake bleeding is a very simple operation. Maybe you should get those crossed drilled brake hoses from kaleco.

05-27-2010, 12:54 PM	#17
Gotthat02fire Drives: 2010 Camaro 1ss IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Williamsport,PA Posts: 2,246 View My Garage	Here is some info for you guys I will DIY the reassembly as well!!!!!! http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84958

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