[Patagonia]

Hi, in case hasn’t been discussed, today I managed to bleed the brakes of my 2011 3.2v6 with 18” rims without removing the tires (well I removed the rear ones but then realized it was not necessary)

The fronts are pretty easy just turning the wheel full lock to have access, the rear ones are more tricky but managed to put my hand with the wrench going over the tire, someone with bigger hands probable would need to raise the car a little to have better clearance.

Did not bleed the abs pump, think a scanner is needed and it’s far more complex as air gets in.

 

[2013GV]

Remove the wheels and do it from the inside, way easier and no risk of getting brake fluid on the tyres and degrading them
Also means you can check for pad and piston condition

 

[fordem]

I've never bled brakes with the wheels on ...

 

[Patagonia]

Remove the wheels and do it from the inside, way easier and no risk of getting brake fluid on the tyres and degrading them
Also means you can check for pad and piston condition

Thanks for the tips, had done brake pads last month, had fluid pending. I also used a small “towel” to protect the bleeder area so all well but yes, any mistake (such as a loose bleeder) could be a mess…