brake fluid flush: diy vs mechanic?

[bigo711]

is there any difference between flushing the brake system yourself and paying the mechanic to do it?
DIY = the common method: stepping on brake pedal, close bleeder, re-fill...then repeat
Does the mechanic have special ways of flushing it completely?
Thanks.

[trickkykidd.02]

Get the some of these...http://www.speedbleeder.com/

I forget which size I have but they work great. It used to be on the old forum so search around or someone will post it up...

It was super easy just becareful with the fluid it is eats paint and bad for skin. I got the kit with the bleeder bag and did it solo.

Not sure if you should dispose it with motor oil or not if so do that but next best is dump it on Kitty litter (in bucket) and bag and dump kitty litter after it dries. (same for gasoline).

[trickkykidd.02]

Back in the day we had a big discourse on the best brake fluid. Based on that talk I use Valvoline Synpower as it is cheap and readily available. Almost as good as Motul etc.. for a fraction of the price. I have had mine for a couple years now. Time to bleed it out again.

http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp...mparison.shtml

Also only use unopened brake fluid bottles. Once opened dispose of as it can absorb H20 from air and water in hot brake lines = no good.

[siver-SI]

I just did my brakes last night and fully bleed them to Motul 600 I did them with a vaccum pump setup. To my suprise it worked great. When my bleeder container was about 1/2 full I closed off the bleeder and refilled the master cylinder. I would be just above the min level. It took me almost 2 bottles to get my system fully cleared.

[Windchaser]

I've been trying to find an easier of doing my brakes, but I usually just end up doing it the old fashion way. :sigh:

[trickkykidd.02]

I've been trying to find an easier of doing my brakes, but I usually just end up doing it the old fashion way. :sigh:

You cant get any easier than the Speedbleeders...unless you pay someone else to do it.

[trickkykidd.02]

Speed Bleeder part #'s I found my old receipt.


SB1010 (rear)
SB10125 (front)

SB8125LSS (clutch)

Also order the bleeder bag and hose kit. Total shipped a couple years ago for everything was only $60

[Windchaser]

You cant get any easier than the Speedbleeders...unless you pay someone else to do it.

speedbleeders really do look cheap LOL.

[Windchaser]

Oh, where can I order them from? I hope they fit aftermarket calipers.

[beechstreet]

my buddy has a tool that you hook up to an air compressor and then hooks up the bleeders. so fast and easy. ive been meaning to ask him where he got it.

edit: its similar to this http://www.speedibleed.com/

[trickkykidd.02]

Oh, where can I order them from? I hope they fit aftermarket calipers.

they ave a version for wilwoods otherwise you need to know thread size and length.

which calipers do you have??

[bigo711]

sorry if i didnt make my question clear enough..
i was wondering if there is any difference between flushing it ourself versus by machine.
Are we able to flush it completely without using a machine or letting mechanic to do it?

[Windchaser]

sorry if i didnt make my question clear enough..
i was wondering if there is any difference between flushing it ourself versus by machine.
Are we able to flush it completely without using a machine or letting mechanic to do it?

yes, you can flush it yourself. make sure you keep an eye on the reservoir tank and don't drain out the cylinder.

[bigo711]

thanks!!

[Windchaser]

my buddy has a tool that you hook up to an air compressor and then hooks up the bleeders. so fast and easy. ive been meaning to ask him where he got it.

edit: its similar to this http://www.speedibleed.com/

Kris, just a heads up, you can damage your ABS with pressure bleeders and pressure vacuums if you are not careful. The ABS and brake lines are build to push the liquid and air out and not to suck it in. You can easily damage the ABS unit and then you are f#$ked! I have the same hook up for my compressor, but I always do the bleeding by hand because I don't trust it.

they ave a version for wilwoods otherwise you need to know thread size and length.

which calipers do you have??

Endless Calipers.