Good arvo.
As i need to change the brake fluid soon, I want to take up eurocarparts 50% off. But I'm at work without my haynes so don't know what sort I need and how much?
Could some be kind enough to let me know please?
Thanks
Quick question - what type of brake fluid and how much
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Quick question - what type of brake fluid and how much
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Re: Quick question - what type of brake fluid and how much
DOT4.
How much depends on how much you spill/waste whilst bleeding through... Having a look at ECP's website, they do one litre and half litre bottles. Get one of each. If you stay within the one litre, you've got a half litre on the shelf - sealed - for later topups or whatever. Once you've opened the bottle, if you don't use it within a couple of weeks, bin it. It absorbs moisture from the atmosphere, which is why it must be changed every two years. Even without the 50% off, it's not exactly expensive stuff.
Don't forget to bleed the clutch through as well as all four wheels.
How much depends on how much you spill/waste whilst bleeding through... Having a look at ECP's website, they do one litre and half litre bottles. Get one of each. If you stay within the one litre, you've got a half litre on the shelf - sealed - for later topups or whatever. Once you've opened the bottle, if you don't use it within a couple of weeks, bin it. It absorbs moisture from the atmosphere, which is why it must be changed every two years. Even without the 50% off, it's not exactly expensive stuff.
Don't forget to bleed the clutch through as well as all four wheels.
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Re: Quick question - what type of brake fluid and how much
I asked the same question the other week.
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Can I request an add too the wiki?
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Re: Quick question - what type of brake fluid and how much
Thanks, Adrian. So the resevoir only holds about a litre, does it?
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Re: Quick question - what type of brake fluid and how much
Much less than that.jamesandtheopenroad wrote:Thanks, Adrian. So the resevoir only holds about a litre, does it?
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Re: Quick question - what type of brake fluid and how much
Okay. Thanks.
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Re: Quick question - what type of brake fluid and how much
Service information is available in the haynes..skippymoss wrote:I asked the same question the other week.
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Re: Quick question - what type of brake fluid and how much
The type of fluid is, but the volume required for a change isn't
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Re: Quick question - what type of brake fluid and how much
Adrians answer covers that.
As it isn't a specific volume but the dot is.
As it isn't a specific volume but the dot is.
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Re: Quick question - what type of brake fluid and how much
The reservoir probably holds around 200ml but as this is contaminated (has taken on water) then best practice is to suck out the majority of this and replace it with 'fresh' BEFORE you commence bleeding (there is no point is bleeding the first line with old fluid).
1 litre is a minimum for a full bleed, 1.5l will easily do it.
DOT4 is all you need, under a fiver for 1 litre.
Pressure or power bleeding is best to minimize the risk to master cylinder seals through 'full pedal' bleeding.
Or if you have to bleed them traditionally, FULLY open the bleed nipples between pumps and 'STEADILY' depress to minimize the risk of seal damage.
Martin
1 litre is a minimum for a full bleed, 1.5l will easily do it.
DOT4 is all you need, under a fiver for 1 litre.
Pressure or power bleeding is best to minimize the risk to master cylinder seals through 'full pedal' bleeding.
Or if you have to bleed them traditionally, FULLY open the bleed nipples between pumps and 'STEADILY' depress to minimize the risk of seal damage.
Martin
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