Quick Silver Z

I'm planning to replace my brake, power steering and clutch reservoir fluids. I'll use the "Ranger Method" for the clutch but are any tips or tricks for the brake and power steering change out? THX!

vsocks1

I found the turkey basters too messy, would drop fluid which is not good on paint. I have since switched to a large 60cc syringe and it works much better!

83Camaro

where do you get that at?

vsocks1

I got mine on the auction site...but if you know anyone in the medical field that would be good!

J S Machine

Get yourself a speed bleeder for the brakes. You can get a decent one at most any auto parts store. This way you don't have to have 2 people

golfinz

Turkey baster works fine you just have to be very careful. I put towels on the car to make sure it doesn't get on the paint.

leadfoot4

"Tempo Products" markets a "suction pump" that holds about 5 qts of liquid, and is quite handy for these jobs. The tool comes with several plastic tubing sections, each one in diminishing diameters, that either plug into to one another, or can be used seperately.

It's basically the same thing that Griot's Garage sells, but about $20 less. I bought mine at "Boats USA".

jrprich

I use the trigger sprayer assembly from the top of a windex type sprayer and just spray the fluid into a old plastic milk jug. Works great with no spills

Red Rochester

leadfoot4

Yeah, but it can be tricky on a car equipped with trac control and ABS. On some cars, the ignition has to be "on" in order to have all the line solenoids energized and able to flow fluid, and on some cars, no.

Even though I was using a pressure bleeder since the late 70s, lately I've gone somewhat backward. I use a suction tool to draw fluid until I have fresh (clear) fluid at each wheel, then recruit my wife to "pump the pedal" a couple of times at each wheel, "just to be sure".

vsocks1

I bled my brakes alone with the speed bleeders - no tricks (other than correct order) and worked great! Used a piece of plastice hose from the bleeder into a jar with some fluid in the bottom to pump into!

Quick Silver Z

I was simply going to suck out the old fluids and replace them, no bleeding involved. I thought I read you shouldn't completely empty the brake reservoir, that would/might put air in the system?

I have one of those large syringes but the action on the plunger is so stiff it's much easier (and safer) to use the turkey baster. I have several for different fluids, I just cover the tip with my finger to prevent drips...

Black04Z06

That's a good idea!

Quick Silver Z

This is what I'm asking about?

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...crewed-up.html

minitech

Can find those large syringes at a TSC or farm supply place where they have equipment for servicing horses and cattle.

Gene Culley

I bought a no drip baster from Walmart $4.97. I put an old sheet in the engine compartment and on the fender in case there were any issues. This did not leak and there were no issues.