fly_S2K

Well my brake fluid is beginning to get filthy and I would like to FLUSH it. I have the helms manual, it shows steps to "bleed" the system, not a full flush. Now I know that flushing it and bleeding it would be somewhat similar in steps but I want to get rid of ALL the old fluid, would the same steps accomplish that or would a vacumm/pressure bleeder be better? I was looking at these two types of pressure bleeders that might aid me in this flush:
http://www.motiveproducts.com/index.htm
or
http://www.phxsyss.com/proddetail.asp?prod...XPRO-205&from=1

I'm leaning on getting the Phoenix Systems V-12 rather then the pressure pump one, because I could back flush the system to ensure that there is no air still in the lines.

Any comments welcome, thanks.

-Johnny

coop

I have the http://www.motiveproducts.com/index.htm and like it, just keep the seal clean.

fly_S2K

Thanks Bruce. Anyone else have any other feedbacks? My plan is to flush the fluid out the "traditional" way then using the back flush method to ensure all the air trapped in the lines are extracted.

joe_s2k

Here's another one.

http://www.troublecodes.net/articles/speedi/

A little more brake fluid info...
http://www.troublecodes.net/articles/brkfld.shtml

fly_S2K

Thanks for the information Joe.

fly_S2K

Bruce, which kit did you buy? From what they said, 1101 is the adapter in which I need to use on the master cylinder reservoir correct?

coop

I will check for you

fly_S2K

Thanks

coop

I ordered mine from
http://www.motiveproducts.com/ordernow_bleeders.htm

and I got the
UNIVERSAL POWER BLEEDER. Works on most imported and late model American cars, including many GM, FORD, and Chrysler vehicles. Also fits most Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota, and Subaru. Also fits all other cars with a round hydraulic fluid reservoir smaller than 3.5 inches across. (Includes adapter 1101.) Comes with everything you need to bleed your hydraulic brake or clutch system. All bleeders come with a full 1 year warranty. Application Guide.
Qty: Price: $49.95

It works really well, but make sure the cap is clean, very clean, no fluids or dirt. I follow the directions up to the point where after to put the fluid in the bleeder, I only pump the pressure up to 15 psi and it worked great. The company said 25 psi and the cap leaked, but at 15psi it worked great.

fly_S2K

Great, thanks Bruce. I'm going to order mine today then.