Changing braking fluid
#2
Re: Changing braking fluid
Originally posted by hclll
anybody changed braking fluid before? Any instructions on how to do it?
Does it improve the braking performance a lot?
anybody changed braking fluid before? Any instructions on how to do it?
Does it improve the braking performance a lot?
changing it is basically bleeding the brake system.. read a chiltons or a haynes. its pretty simple
#4
Re: Re: Re: Changing braking fluid
Originally posted by Sudesh
I was wondering. DOT3 is reccomended, but does anyone know if there are any benefits to using DOT4? Any adverse effects?
I was wondering. DOT3 is reccomended, but does anyone know if there are any benefits to using DOT4? Any adverse effects?
#5
Re: Re: Re: Changing braking fluid
Originally posted by Sudesh
I was wondering. DOT3 is reccomended, but does anyone know if there are any benefits to using DOT4? Any adverse effects?
I was wondering. DOT3 is reccomended, but does anyone know if there are any benefits to using DOT4? Any adverse effects?
#6
There is something called the power bleeder which allows you to bleed the system of your car by yourself. The power bleeded cost's $50.00 and can be used on most japanese imports. It works great. Or you can just use the two man pump method.
#7
DO NOT use DOT5 in the car. You can use it without any problems, as long as you drain out your old stuff. The problem is that it is silicon based, and your pedal will ALWAYS be mushy. I boiled DOT 3 in my Scirocco, and went to DOT5. I never had brake problems again, BUT the pedal never gave me any comfort, it was always mushy.
#8
Originally posted by Maxima_Van_WA
DO NOT use DOT5 in the car. You can use it without any problems, as long as you drain out your old stuff. The problem is that it is silicon based, and your pedal will ALWAYS be mushy. I boiled DOT 3 in my Scirocco, and went to DOT5. I never had brake problems again, BUT the pedal never gave me any comfort, it was always mushy.
DO NOT use DOT5 in the car. You can use it without any problems, as long as you drain out your old stuff. The problem is that it is silicon based, and your pedal will ALWAYS be mushy. I boiled DOT 3 in my Scirocco, and went to DOT5. I never had brake problems again, BUT the pedal never gave me any comfort, it was always mushy.
simple thing is to buy a GOOD quality DOT3 or 4 fluid and change it once a year or so. the cheap stuff won't help much, but a godo fluid will make a huge difference in the feel and performance of the braking system.
#9
two excellent brands are: Motul and the other is,
Ate Super Blue fluid - $10/L
Ate Typ 200 fluid - $10/L
which I ordered from www.bimmerworld.com but you might be able to get one of them from a local performance shop. I'm using Ate typ 200, which is amber(gold) in color, there is no difference in the Ate typ 200, and the Ate Super Blue fluid other than color. What makes these fulids better and longer lasting is the fact that there wet boiling points are very high.
To bleed the lines easily try http://www.speedbleeder.com/ I was going to get them but at the time I didnt have the $$ so I did it the old fashion way.
Ate Super Blue fluid - $10/L
Ate Typ 200 fluid - $10/L
which I ordered from www.bimmerworld.com but you might be able to get one of them from a local performance shop. I'm using Ate typ 200, which is amber(gold) in color, there is no difference in the Ate typ 200, and the Ate Super Blue fluid other than color. What makes these fulids better and longer lasting is the fact that there wet boiling points are very high.
To bleed the lines easily try http://www.speedbleeder.com/ I was going to get them but at the time I didnt have the $$ so I did it the old fashion way.
#10
Brake fluid capacity
So i am tired of dealing with brake fade--almost totalled my car because of it--and am going to put in some Super Blue, but want to know much i need to buy--1 or 2 liters for a total flush. Searched my OEM manual and the list, so, anyone out there know...
Thanks
Thanks
#12
Re: Brake fluid capacity
Originally posted by Psychos
So i am tired of dealing with brake fade--almost totalled my car because of it--and am going to put in some Super Blue, but want to know much i need to buy--1 or 2 liters for a total flush. Searched my OEM manual and the list, so, anyone out there know...
Thanks
So i am tired of dealing with brake fade--almost totalled my car because of it--and am going to put in some Super Blue, but want to know much i need to buy--1 or 2 liters for a total flush. Searched my OEM manual and the list, so, anyone out there know...
Thanks
#14
Originally posted by CanadianMaxima
do you guys recommend a more or less beginner at car maintinence to do something like this? i've done basic things like install ypipe, cai, spark plugs/wires fuel filter, brake rotors...
do you guys recommend a more or less beginner at car maintinence to do something like this? i've done basic things like install ypipe, cai, spark plugs/wires fuel filter, brake rotors...
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