Brake system Flush
 

I am planning on doing a brake system flush at the same time i upgrade to my Altima Se-r brakes.

I was wondering how many bottles of brake fluid would be sufficent to flush the system.
i am thinking of using ate super blue racing fluid.

If I remember correctly, one can of the super blue should do it. I got 2 to be safe. Might as well buy 2 just for later on. If you keep it sealed, it will last years.

I will be doing in the same in about 2 weeks. But i will use Motul.

Instead of flushing with that expensive Motul...you might wanna buy some inexpensive synthetic (Valvoline), I found some @ Pepboys and Advance Auto Parts for $4-$6 per quart! I normally use about 1/2 -1 qt flushing the entire system and then filling with the good s@#$!

lol.. i like that

I bought 2-3 cans of ATE Super Blue, but only used around 3/4 of 1 can. And that was flushing each corner several times.

You should bleed your clutch fluid while your at it. It also uses brake fluid

If you didn't get them yet I HIGHLY suggest speed bleeders. They allow ONE person to bleed the brakes and you can do it in about 15 minutes. (with the wheels on or off).

They kick a*s. I have them on my car and moto.

http://www.speedbleeder.com/

http://www.speedbleeder.com/images/sbani.gif

that's a cool product.

how do you do it with the wheels on? jack up the car is the only thing i can think of, unless u got a 3 spoke rims.

for the front i'd just turn the wheel, but im interested in the rear.

is there a different process for bleeding and changing clutch fluid? mine is rather dirty, and i need clean fluid in there

What size did you get? On their website it only lists the following for the Max:

Maxima 84-97 SB1010 SB1010 - SB7100

I asked the speedbleeder guys that same question a while back and they said the SB1010's are the size for the front and rear for my '03 maxima.

Thanks!

Well...if you can get to your bleed screw without looking at it you can do it with the wheel on. Last time I bled my brakes I did it this way. The first wheel took a little bit of time, but it was easy after that.

Get some clear polyvinyl tubing to slip over the nipple of the speed bleeder with the other end going into a waste container. Just loosen the speed bleeder 1/4 to 1/2 turn. Watch your master cynlinder to make sure you don't empty it. Periodically check the clear tubing for air bubbles.

Usually about 5 or 6 pumps on each caliper is good enough.

I like these speed bleeders; might get some for my I35 and Chevy P/U. Do you have to do anything to the ABS when bleeding the brakes?

No. ABS is just a sensor, don't touch it.

....it's personal preference, but unless you guys are doing track days or VERY aggressive street driving -- racing brake fluid is TOTAL overkill.

You're basically buying yourself a higher boiling point.

SHop wisely!

Btw -- tell me more about the SE-R setup. Haven't read much about it yet...what's it include/cost??

gr

I use a one man vacuum canister bleeder from griot's garage and it's awesome! No compressor needed, just pump it up and open the bleed screw and open the vacuum valve... This is really fast....Just watch your reservior fluid level!

It's identical to the 6th gen upgrade, minus the differently shaped caliper and lettering on the caliper. All else, (rotor size / thickness / pads, etc) are the same.

Is it direct bolt on or do you need an adapter plate?

Search brotha.. its well discussed here many times.

i know the 6th gen is discussed many times.....but the SE-R?

edit: found some info....my apologies.....