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