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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by unlawfullone
the issue i really have stems from it sitting for ten years. brake fluid is like mud. and the inlaws, who own it (hopefully it will be hand-me-down) don't wanna spend the 200+ bucks on at least a new master. which i think is simply reclous. as they go to the floor now. changin fluid in the hopes it recovers is not a safe option for me.
Just bought the best O"Reilly's has, with a quart of brake fluid for $80 including tax. They dont stock them but had it next morning at 8:30 am..
AutoZone- no stock, had to order3-5 days out.

Originally Posted by Easy Mike
An excellent example of why no one should rely on the Chilton/Haynes for the picky stuff.

Left rear inner
left rear outer
right rear inner
right rear outer
right front
left front


Not sure why the service manual says to begin with the left inner, but it does. I have begun with the right inner and not had any problems.

Same procedure I used 2 weeks ago. Worked like a charm.
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