Bleeding Brakes without Jack-stands

[AsH_]

i am looking at replacing my BMC and proportional brake valve...

now i know i am meant to use jack stands...

but is there any way i can do this without them?

i can take the car to a mech but i rather do it all at home...


what are my options?

[riruiz_88]

why would you need to put the car on stands? unless im missing something, it should be straight forward removing it

[EuroAccord13]

Turn the wheel for more access space between the wheel and the wheel arch to get to the bleed valve..

*Edit*

Doesn't work if you have fat tyres :D

[e240]

I would never risk bleeding brakes with the wheels on - My rims are painted and it could ruin the finish. :-p

[string]

Just jack up the wheel you're bleeding, and take it off. Never work under a car not supported by jackstands (never!) but your fine to be just playing with your bleeder valve on the caliper - just don't put your hands in the jack, or under any frame rails :)

[AsH_]

i thought you're supposed to remove the wheels ???

[fatboyz39]

Best to have the car on 4 jack stands.

But can be done without, will take 10 times longer.

[NAY]

I have done a neighbours DC4 with 17" open style wheels with the wheels still on easy enough. Took no more than 10-15mins on the driveway without jacking.

They are fairly easy to get to the bleed nipples but obviously avoid getting brake fluid on anything painted.

[EG5]

*beware : brake fluid will strip your wheels paint*

[aaronng]

Jack stands are cheap anyway. The cost for 2 pairs would be less than having to respray all 4 wheels (unless you DIY)

[95civic]

Yeah, Supercheap $30 for a pair!

[shadou]

you could always borrow mine + all my snap on shit you know :p got em in my garage looking pretty and not getting dirty.
I only got a jack + 2 stands though :s that hasn't stopped me doing a brake flush before.

[AsH_]

i might buy a pair of stands...

wat i am planning to do is replace my brake master cylinder and proportional valve.

what steps do i need to take?

drain all the fluid outfirst for the part replacement?