Changing Brake fluid
What is the best technique for removing brake fluid and repalcing with Racing Brake fluid.
Flushing out would mean mixing old and new fluid, so how is it done properly? Any advice? |
pretty sure they went through this in episode 1 of psstv?
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I do it this way
Use a vacuum pump to remove old oil Pour new oil into the reservoir Get a mate to either pump pedal or open and close bleed valve Make sure to continually check on your oil level when bleed so you don't empty the reservoir and suck air into the system Make sure no bubbles are in the system I normally do it with a litre of fluid so you won't have any old fluid left in the system |
As long as you're not swapping from a glycol based fluid to a silicone based fluid of course...
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Take to workshop.
Drink coffee. Pay bill. Drive away. God damn us cheque book racers! |
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can someone please tell me a) what the 2nd reservoir to the right is (the smaller one) and b) if you're able to tell if the brake fluid needs replacing? ta |
To the right is the Clutch Master Cylinder. Appears to be fine to me. How long has it been since it was last flushed?..
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[QUOTE=Slap Dash;795603]To the right is the Clutch Master Cylinder. Appears to be fine to me. How long has it been since it was last flushed?..[/QUOTE]
Ah cool cheers. Yeah really don't know how long it's been since the brake fluid was flushed. Car had 4 separate owners in the space of a year before I bought it so it's anyone's guess! |
If in doubt flush and replace.
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I'm going to attempt this this weekend. Can someone confirm the order that it should be done though? The videos I've seen say front right, rear left, front left, rear right. Is that the same for aus models?
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Start from the furthest point from the master cyclinder and work your way forward from there.
So it will: Rear left Rear right Front left Front right. |
Remember that Brembo calipers have two bleed nipples...
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[QUOTE=nauli;795642]Remember that Brembo calipers have two bleed nipples...[/QUOTE]
Yep there's a couple of really good videos for 06 sti brake fluid flushes but they are American and the brake master cylinder is on the other side of the engine bay so just wanted to make sure I got the order right. The hoses that connect to the nipple to drain the fluid I assume are sold by supercheap, autopro etc? |
I just use a plastic container with clear washer fluid hose
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[QUOTE=dnbosiris;795646]Yep there's a couple of really good videos for 06 sti brake fluid flushes but they are American and the brake master cylinder is on the other side of the engine bay so just wanted to make sure I got the order right. The hoses that connect to the nipple to drain the fluid I assume are sold by supercheap, autopro etc?[/QUOTE]
Any suitable plastic tubing...eg Bunnings spec. |
Thanks guys. This will be my first diy over and above an oil change so don't want to fuck it up :thumbup:
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Did this today with a mate. Was really easy and took less time than we thought. Old fluid was not that bad but could definitely see the colour difference. Brake pedal feels a tad firmer too. :thumbup: for anyone considering doing this you need an 11mm wrench and 6mm tubing.
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