I have heard so many folks say you should flush the fluid on a regular basis. Both of my cars have fluid that appears dark in the reservoir which is supposed to be a sign that moisture has collected in the fluid. If you do change yours, how often do you do it and do use something like a Mityvac Pump to do it? Any special precautions with ABS systems?
Posted by Elie Garfinkel (Member # 1635) on :
quote:Originally posted by SS_CarGuy: I have heard so many folks say you should flush the fluid on a regular basis. Both of my cars have fluid that appears dark in the reservoir which is supposed to be a sign that moisture has collected in the fluid. If you do change yours, how often do you do it and do use something like a Mityvac Pump to do it? Any special precautions with ABS systems?
I change my brake fluid on the SS at the beginning of every season. Depending on what you do with your car, it may be necessary to change it more or less frequently. Most track events want you to be running with brake fluid that is less than 6 mos. old. I've never had my fluid boil over, but the longer it is left in, the more moisture it will absorb, thus lowering the boiling point and inceasing the likelihood of it boiling over. I've had it done with a pump and by gravity. I don't believe that any special precautions are requiredwith ABS-equipped vehicles.
Best regardSS,
Elie
Posted by 99 HOSS (Member # 109) on :
... get the GM tool and it's a whole lot simpler. A one person operation.
It is a metal version of the master cylinder cap. It has a provision for an air hose. Add a hose, and if you want a regulator, and supply about 10 - 15 lbs. Crack open the bleeder valves in the right order, RR, LR, RF, LF and make sure the master cylinder doesn't go dry and your done in 20 minutes, or so.
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
quote:Originally posted by 99 HOSS: ... get the GM tool and it's a whole lot simpler. A one person operation.
It is a metal version of the master cylinder cap. It has a provision for an air hose. Add a hose, and if you want a regulator, and supply about 10 - 15 lbs. Crack open the bleeder valves in the right order, RR, LR, RF, LF and make sure the master cylinder doesn't go dry and your done in 20 minutes, or so.
Good advice. For normal driving, replace the fluid every two years, all the brake parts will last longer. Use rubber hose on the bleeder, catch the fluid in a bottle, and it can be a nice, easy, neat job.
Posted by Z28-SORR (Member # 1565) on :
Actually on some equiped ABS cars, you must bleed according to the manufacturers procedure or lost of the ABS fuction or damage to the ABS module is possible.
Posted by RagSS (Member # 1127) on :
"...get the GM tool " Does anyone (Mike?) by chance know the GM part # for this tool? it sounds like a worthwhile investment... THanks, Kevin
Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
quote:Originally posted by RagSS: "...get the GM tool " Does anyone (Mike?) by chance know the GM part # for this tool? it sounds like a worthwhile investment... THanks, Kevin
In my google search for the GM tool I found this ..
Looks like a fun project ... a bigger version of that might be an option for reducing the amount of transmission fluid I wear and spill on the floor using a pump. Posted by SS_CarGuy (Member # 2065) on :
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