Brake Fluid Flush
TReK
Joined: May 2021
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From: Kirkland WA
I should have done a video, but it is really simple with the tools I showed above.
1. Suck out the old fluid from the reservoir
2. Refill with new fluid
3. Fill the power bleeder with fluid and attach to the master cylinder
4. Pump up the power bleeder to about 15 psi and watch for leaks
5. Clean around the bleeder screw
6. Attach your catch bottle to the bleeder screw
8. Close the screw
9. Repeat 6-8 for each corner checking the fluid level in the master cylinder and pressure bleeder in between each. Pump back up to 15 psi after each corner.
I was super paranoid about running dry so I closed them several times and checked the pressure and fluid levels.
1. Suck out the old fluid from the reservoir
2. Refill with new fluid
3. Fill the power bleeder with fluid and attach to the master cylinder
4. Pump up the power bleeder to about 15 psi and watch for leaks
5. Clean around the bleeder screw
6. Attach your catch bottle to the bleeder screw
According to the manual it is left rear, left front, right front, right rear in that order.
7. Open the bleeder screw about 1/4 turn and watch fluid drain. I let the most out of the left rear because it was the furthest.8. Close the screw
9. Repeat 6-8 for each corner checking the fluid level in the master cylinder and pressure bleeder in between each. Pump back up to 15 psi after each corner.
I was super paranoid about running dry so I closed them several times and checked the pressure and fluid levels.
I've not used a power bleeder before but how bad could I screw it up.
Soon
. I did my oil at 10k/1 year and 18k/2 years. Did the brake fluid at the 2 year mark.
TReK
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 2,564
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From: Kirkland WA
TReK
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 2,564
Likes: 3,632
From: Kirkland WA
I'm knocking on for 18k miles and 1 year now so figure I'll do the brakes at 21k. Oil and filters was done at ~16k.
I'll need to bring it to dealer at some point anyway but I prefer to do this stuff myself. There is a recall item needed and the foreskin of the rear-door, *****-like latch has disappeared. I'd like it replaced.
