How to change brake fluid?

[Birnie]

Hey guys,

Wanna change my brake fluid today as its never been done.

Been investigating all the threads and think I'll be going for the Caltex Gp600 Dot 4.

I'll grab myself a bleeder kit and give it a red hot go.

Any tips on what to do cause i have no idea and can't find any DIY's on it?

Do any wheels need removing?

How many litres needed for an R33 GTST?

And not sure about the actual bleed nipple, as in what to do with it?

(a half turn or something)

Any info appreciated.

Thanks...Birnie :headspin:

[Genesis®]

you will be needing 2 bottle for a complete brake flush/bleed.

you HAVE to start working from the rear left -> rear right -> front left -> front right. Reason being that you wanna flush out all the old fluid and the only way to do that is to start flushing @ the wheel furthest from the brake cylinder..

always make sure that you do NOT empty out the brake cylinder while pumping out the old fluid. get it refill constantly with the new oil.

i did mine with the wheels on and with a half turn as well. make sure you got some degreaser or a rag on standby becos the fluid will leak onto your rims/tyres. Its very corrosive.

hope that helps.

[Duncan]

yeah, I take the wheels off coz its a bit easier to get at the nipple. Check fluid after each wheel like GenesisR32 said.

Keep bleeding until you see the new fluid colour at the caliper and there is no bubbles

Also, if you have ABS you need to bleed the ABS unit as well.

And, since you couldn't find an FAQ thread, write one when you've done it

[Birnie]

Thanks guys!

I'd lile to get some FAQs up there but will do it when i get my hands on a digital camera to make it that much better. (the oil changing one was excellent!)

What you guys wrote is definately a good start.

I nearly went ahead and did it today, but didn't thankfully.

I installed my SAFC instead. Looks sooooo cool even though it's not doing anything yet.

One wire to go.....the fuel mixture one.

The throttle display is great for a giggle.

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