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Fluid change necessary?
On 08/31/10 09:29, Airport Shuttle wrote:
> You should change the fluid for your saftey. Agreed > If you have the skills you > can purchase a brake fluid do it yourself kit at the local parts store > for cheap. And it's much easier to do solo these days than it was in the 70's! <g> You can buy a vacuum device for bleeding brakes in the $40-50 range (don't know your budget, but remember this a multi-use tool, not a consumable like brake fluid). Simply you: 1. set up a caliper, 2. pump to build up vacuum in the bleeder, 3. crack the bleed screw and let the vacuum draw fresh brake fluid thru that circuit, 4. repeat if the brake fluid isn't clean (new), or if you feel like it, 5. move to the next caliper I got a Mity-Vac bleeder. IIRC, the correct bleed sequence on my 2003 Accord was LF/RF/RR/LR, but it's easy to look up. Be sure to suck out (with a tool) the old brake fluid in the master cylinder before you start and fill with fresh brake fluid, check between each caliper to ensure you keep the master cylinder level up (otherwise you can draw in air and start over). I recommend doing a dry run first to determine the correct fittings, hoses, etc., from the bleeder kit, that'll save you a lot of time. Write down what you do so you'll know in 2 years for the next time! NOTE: Spilled brake fluid destroys paint - catch the old stuff & toss it where kids aren't likely to find it. It's highly toxic to humans! |
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