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Jul 7, 2008 | 03:14 PM

OBSESHON Mark

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Brake fluid flush

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I have a 1990 Vert. What is the best way to do a brake fluid flush?

Thank you in advance for any ideas.
Mark.

Jul 7, 2008 | 04:11 PM

MK 82

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Here is what I use. Motive Products Power Bleeder. Simple one-man job.

http://www.motiveproducts.com/index.html

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Jul 7, 2008 | 04:37 PM

aklim

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I empty out the reservoirs and remove them for cleaning. After that, I fill them up. Crack the bleeder open and do the "Open, down, close, up" routine with the wife.

Jul 7, 2008 | 05:54 PM

pianoguy

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I installed SpeedBleeders when I did mine this spring, worked like a charm. I also bought their little reusable plastic bag with the hose attached, which made it a much less messy job.

Jul 7, 2008 | 05:54 PM

aklim

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Not that bad of a mess. You can wash it away with a little hose action

Jul 7, 2008 | 08:08 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MK 82

Here is what I use. Motive Products Power Bleeder. Simple one-man job.

http://www.motiveproducts.com/index.html

I use the same thing. Not much pressure is needed. Around 8 to 10 pounds. Works slick.

Jul 7, 2008 | 08:36 PM

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I use a Mityvac. It comes in handy for vacuum testing too.

http://www.mityvac.com/pages/products_hvpo.asp

Jul 7, 2008 | 10:24 PM

Lichen

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No brainer. SPEEDBLEEDERS!!!!!!!

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Jul 7, 2008 | 10:31 PM

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Speedbleeders make it a one man job, but...

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I had my wife pump the pedal anyway. I watched at the caliper and held a sheet of paper behind the tube. The new fluid came pretty quickly, but there was still dirty stuff passing by in small amounts after 10-15 pumps. Overkill? Maybe, but it was interesting to note.

The paper made it very easy to see when the clean fluid came through.

Jul 7, 2008 | 10:33 PM

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The paper made it very easy to see when the clean fluid came through.

I usually run it thru a clear tube which makes it easier to see.

Jul 7, 2008 | 10:52 PM

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Lichen

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You're avatar is so hot that I find it hard to argue with you.

Jul 7, 2008 | 11:06 PM

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Quote:

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I usually run it thru a clear tube which makes it easier to see.

Let me clarify. The tube was clear and dirty fluid was much, much easier to see with the paper as a backdrop vs. a dingy garage floor.

Jul 7, 2008 | 11:23 PM

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OBSESHON Mark

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Thanks for all the great info guys.
Guess what I will be doing tomorrow

Jul 8, 2008 | 08:27 AM

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No brainer. SPEEDBLEEDERS!!!!!!!

Jul 8, 2008 | 11:33 AM

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janarvae

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1 more for SpeedBleeders. If you go that route get the authentic ones on the official website.

The mityvac is good too and can be used on multiple cars with reservoir adapters.

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