Winter Maintenance
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Racer
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From: Windsor Ontario
Winter Maintenance
I've been reading here about some items that need to be maintained on the car. One thing that came up recently was bleeding the brake system. So I looked inside the resevoir and it looked a little dark. Using advice and instruction I found on the forum I decided to tackle this project on my own. Keep in mind I've never bleed a brake system before. First I jacked it up safely on stands, pulled the wheels, and used a seringe to suck out most of what was in the resevior. Refilled with new DOT 3. I used the time consuming method of my son operating the brake an myself opening and closing the bleed screws. My car only has 22,000 miles on it and I was shocked.
Look what came out.
I found the same thing in the clutch reseviour. I did not bleed this system as you probably know it's alot more work. I figure I will keep emptying and refilling it until it comes clear. If not it will have to be another weekend project.
Anyways put everything back together, torqued the wheels back on and took it for a quick spin as the weather was nice. Working good and I feel like I accomplished something.
Oh and total cost about $20 for fluid and plastic hose. Peace of mind and not having to have the stealership do it. Priceless.
Look what came out.
I found the same thing in the clutch reseviour. I did not bleed this system as you probably know it's alot more work. I figure I will keep emptying and refilling it until it comes clear. If not it will have to be another weekend project.
Anyways put everything back together, torqued the wheels back on and took it for a quick spin as the weather was nice. Working good and I feel like I accomplished something.
Oh and total cost about $20 for fluid and plastic hose. Peace of mind and not having to have the stealership do it. Priceless.
Last edited by racecar2001; Jan 31, 2006 at 07:53 AM.
