Eclipse2Lancer

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Since I will be soon updating my brake pads, I thought it would be a good idea to flush the brake fluid and replace it with Motul or some ATE Superblue.
Does anyone know how much brake fluid I will need to buy to do this? I have never done a full system flush before, only small bleeds.

ikeing

you won't need anymore than a bottles worth of fluid i just used standered dot 4 ,just don't let the master cylinder run dry i beleive i filled it 3-4 times. you shouldn't have any problems.i started at the front (had four tubes pushed on the bleading valve then let drip into bottles ) then worked my way back. i would do this ever year or more if your racing around cones or cars.

Eclipse2Lancer

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So just one 1 liter bottle will be enough? Thanks!

otter

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From what I've read, when bleeding brakes you should always start the furthest from the master cylinder then work towards it. So, RR, LR, RF, then LF. It probably won't be a bad idea to get two bottles, as well. You don't want to get halfway through it and realize you don't have enough. Don't forget to bleed the clutch at the same time, too, since it pulls fluid from the brake resevoir. I'll be flushing my brakes/clutch next month, as well, probably with motul.

Eclipse2Lancer

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Ah.....thanks for the reminder on the clutch....I would have forgotten!

Yeah, I'll be doing this all next month.....when it is warmer. I'll be installing my coilovers too.

Myszkewicz

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On an ABS system, you want to bleed starting furthest from the ABS unit, so LR, RR, LF, RF.

Two bottles isn't a bad idea. If you don't use the second bottle, it'll be there next time.

profkirby

I believe ATE says two bottles and flush till you get blue fluid and next time use their gold. Alternate colors everytime you flush your system and you'll be able to tell when you've done a proper job.

samj601

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how often should u bleed brakes?

Eclipse2Lancer

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"Normal" use probably every 2 years. More often for race applications (some hardcore guys bleed after every track session).
I am doing a full system flush because I am switching to a higher temp fluid, and my brake pedal is a bit more spongy than I like.

Myszkewicz

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I flush/bleed every time I change front pads. Hasn't happened yet on my RA, but on my old car, I wore out a set of pads every 6 months.

I'll be upgrading the brakes on my RA in a couple/few weeks, and will flush and bleed the system then.

Eclipse2Lancer

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Is the clutch bleeder screw where the release fork piston assembly is? I think I see it there on top....just want to confirm that is it.

otter

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Yeah, the screw with the little beanie hat thing covering it.

Eclipse2Lancer

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For some reason my "beanie hat" is gone. I blame the dealer when they replaced my clutch.

otter

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That's the technical term. If you go to the parts counter and ask for a beanie hat for your clutch, they should have one.

Myszkewicz

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Or they'll at least have a good laugh.



So is the technical term in in Canada a toque?