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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 09:22 AM
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Brake fluid flush

Time to change out the brake fluid in my 2002 F250 7.3 PSD 4X4.
Can this be done as easily as it shows on the many youtube videos or is there something else to be concerned with?

Thanks for any help.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 04:25 PM
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I'd say there are no special concerns.

If anything, make sure you soak the bleeder valves for a day or more with your favorite penetrating lubricant. Break one of those off and the job gets expensive fast.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 06:32 PM
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I'd recommend you use Blue Racing brake fluid, it's the best and with the blue color, it's real easy to know when you have run it through.
 
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