Changed clutch fluid, Ranger Method
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Burning Brakes
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From: Greenwell Springs La.
Changed clutch fluid, Ranger Method
As the title says, I changed my fluid in my clutch system. I used synthetic dot 4 fluid. It took about 4 or 5 reservoirs full and the fluid is a golden color just like the fresh fluid. It was black before. Now I need to flush the brakes when I get time. I will probably get one of those pressure bleeders first. The car is a 2014 with 8700 miles on it, so it needs new fluids.
Jimmy
Jimmy
Drifting
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From: Colo Spgs, CO
As the title says, I changed my fluid in my clutch system. I used synthetic dot 4 fluid. It took about 4 or 5 reservoirs full and the fluid is a golden color just like the fresh fluid. It was black before. Now I need to flush the brakes when I get time. I will probably get one of those pressure bleeders first. The car is a 2014 with 8700 miles on it, so it needs new fluids.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Connecticut
Buy this. You will thank me when you're done. Don't put the fluid in the bleeder (too messy). This kit comes with ATF 200 which I used many times.
https://www.motiveproducts.com/produ...eder-race-pack
https://www.motiveproducts.com/produ...eder-race-pack
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2021
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From: SoCal
Buy this. You will thank me when you're done. Don't put the fluid in the bleeder (too messy). This kit comes with ATF 200 which I used many times.
https://www.motiveproducts.com/produ...eder-race-pack
https://www.motiveproducts.com/produ...eder-race-pack
^Yes, a great product. I bought one a month ago and flushed the fluid on my recently acquired '14.
Keep topping off the reservoir as you go, and bleed the calipers in the order of farthest to nearest the ABS control module. So RR--LR--RF--LF.
For each caliper, bleed the inner nipple first, then the outer nipple.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Greenwell Springs La.
Buy this. You will thank me when you're done. Don't put the fluid in the bleeder (too messy). This kit comes with ATF 200 which I used many times.
https://www.motiveproducts.com/produ...eder-race-pack
https://www.motiveproducts.com/produ...eder-race-pack
Jimmy
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Greenwell Springs La.
^Yes, a great product. I bought one a month ago and flushed the fluid on my recently acquired '14.
Keep topping off the reservoir as you go, and bleed the calipers in the order of farthest to nearest the ABS control module. So RR--LR--RF--LF.
For each caliper, bleed the inner nipple first, then the outer nipple.
Keep topping off the reservoir as you go, and bleed the calipers in the order of farthest to nearest the ABS control module. So RR--LR--RF--LF.
For each caliper, bleed the inner nipple first, then the outer nipple.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Maryland, USA
I was happy with the Ranger method too, until I found this, that's basically a modified Ranger method. It works really well, greatly improving pedal feel and clutch performance.
same size tubing, etc..?
thanks.
i have done about 5 removal/fills 3 different time using ranger method. Wouldnt mind trying this to see what comes out.
Drifting
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Not sure what will come out of yours, but this method removed additional dirty fluid from mine even after a few rounds of Ranger. Obviously, YMMV.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Greenwell Springs La.
Buy this. You will thank me when you're done. Don't put the fluid in the bleeder (too messy). This kit comes with ATF 200 which I used many times.
https://www.motiveproducts.com/produ...eder-race-pack
https://www.motiveproducts.com/produ...eder-race-pack
Thanks,
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Connecticut
I honestly dont remember. I bought it maybe 10 years ago, previously used on my C6. And use it now at least once a year on my C7.
I use Castrol SRF now.
I use Castrol SRF now.
