Brake Fluid?
Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2021
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From: NW Wyoming USA
I like to change all fluids once every 5 years or just get rid of vehicles altogether after 5 years so I don’t have to change them.
That’s one of the reasons I sold my 2017 C7 Corvette after 5 years. The other reason was that’s when all of the warranties expired. It also still had the original battery in it that was going to need to be replaced.
That’s one of the reasons I sold my 2017 C7 Corvette after 5 years. The other reason was that’s when all of the warranties expired. It also still had the original battery in it that was going to need to be replaced.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Itinerant
Does anyone use speed bleeders?
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I use these on my classic cars, just screw one in as replacement for the bleeder screw, then put a hose on it so the fluid pumps into a clear container like a water bottle. Pump the brakes a few times, top off MC fluid, repeat until clean fluid is seen, put bleeder screw back on.
Speed Bleeder Main Page
I use these on my classic cars, just screw one in as replacement for the bleeder screw, then put a hose on it so the fluid pumps into a clear container like a water bottle. Pump the brakes a few times, top off MC fluid, repeat until clean fluid is seen, put bleeder screw back on.
Tuned
Joined: Jul 2005
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Does anyone use speed bleeders?
Speed Bleeder Main Page
I use these on my classic cars, just screw one in as replacement for the bleeder screw, then put a hose on it so the fluid pumps into a clear container like a water bottle. Pump the brakes a few times, top off MC fluid, repeat until clean fluid is seen, put bleeder screw back on.
Speed Bleeder Main Page
I use these on my classic cars, just screw one in as replacement for the bleeder screw, then put a hose on it so the fluid pumps into a clear container like a water bottle. Pump the brakes a few times, top off MC fluid, repeat until clean fluid is seen, put bleeder screw back on.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jul 2021
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From: Ridgway, CO
I have used my Motive Products bleeder for over two decades, great piece of kit even used it to push air bubbles out of the cooling system on my Cayenne Turbo (overheats if you don't) with the right adapter.
Lead Driver
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From: Hartford, WI
I set it to about 15 psi and let it push the fluid through. With the reservoir you can't run empty unless you forgot about it.
Lead Driver
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From: Hartford, WI
Might be easier to do it every 2 years so "Odd year, flush. Even year, don't".
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Joined: Jun 2003
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From: SW VA
Brake fluid is not a critical fluid to worry about. Plenty of vehicles out there 10-15-20 years old that have never had a flush done...just normal bleeding during brake jobs. So if you don't flush yours every 2 years, or as long as you don't take your F350 to the race track, you'll be just fine.
I'm in no way saying it's not a bad idea to change the fluid. My truck is 5 years old and hasn't had the braking system touched. It's on the to-do list, but I'll get to it eventually.
I'm in no way saying it's not a bad idea to change the fluid. My truck is 5 years old and hasn't had the braking system touched. It's on the to-do list, but I'll get to it eventually.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jul 2003
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Brake fluid is not a critical fluid to worry about. Plenty of vehicles out there 10-15-20 years old that have never had a flush done...just normal bleeding during brake jobs. So if you don't flush yours every 2 years, or as long as you don't take your F350 to the race track, you'll be just fine.
I'm in no way saying it's not a bad idea to change the fluid. My truck is 5 years old and hasn't had the braking system touched. It's on the to-do list, but I'll get to it eventually.
I'm in no way saying it's not a bad idea to change the fluid. My truck is 5 years old and hasn't had the braking system touched. It's on the to-do list, but I'll get to it eventually.
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