Register FAQ/Rules Image Hosting Members List Calendar Forum Home

Go Back   Detroit Racing Forums > Technical Discussion > Technical Articles and "How To's"

» Sponsors
Support Our Sponsors
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Unread 07-02-2006, 02:46 PM   #1
BigWheelinBubba
Registered User
Moderator
 
BigWheelinBubba's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: East side!!!!!
Posts: 6,430
BigWheelinBubba major contributorBigWheelinBubba major contributorBigWheelinBubba major contributorBigWheelinBubba major contributorBigWheelinBubba major contributorBigWheelinBubba major contributorBigWheelinBubba major contributorBigWheelinBubba major contributorBigWheelinBubba major contributorBigWheelinBubba major contributorBigWheelinBubba major contributor
Default Something often overlooked: Brake Fluid replacement.

Brake fluid replacement and bleeding is something you should do at least every year. Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the exterior, that moisture can create rust inside the brake system making it less efficient. To drain the system you have 2 choices, one is to get your car to specialized shop that can drain it without leaving bubbles in the ABS (if so equipped). This is hard to do.
You second choice is do it at home and try to replace most of the fluid with new one.
Start by getting some decent synthetic fluid, 3 or 4 small bottles is all you need, we here also recommend Mobil or Motorcraft. The synthetic fluid absorbs less moisture and can withstand higher temperatures, a good thing if you race your car.
For this procedure you will need the help of a friend to press the brake pedal while you open the bleeder valves on the brakes. You will also need to place a rubber hose on the bleeder at the brake to pour the old fluid inside a used bottle.
Start with the passenger side REAR caliper, have someone press the brake (or use a jack against the seat and brake.) and open the bleeder slowly until fluid stops leaking, then close it. Ask your buddy to remove his foot from the brake pedal or remove the jack. Repeat this procedure 5 times. Now check the fluid level and add NEW FLUID to the reservoir. Go to the drivers side rear wheel, repeat the process. Do the same at the front, go to the passenger side first then do the drivers side. Don't forget to fill the brake fluid reservoir tank before it gets empty!!!.
Take the car for a spin at SLOW SPEED, and test the brakes several times, increase your speed as you get confident that everything is ok, hit the brakes harder and harder each time. If they feel very "mushy" or soft, try bleeding them again, probably a bit of air got into them.
__________________
I have no car-
BigWheelinBubba is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 08-27-2006, 06:18 PM   #2
nick
Registered User
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: 2.9 miles from Woodward Ave.
Posts: 163
nick I need rep points!
Default

We do this at my work with a machine that pressurizes the master cylinder resevoir, then you go to each corner of the car and open the bleeder with the vaccuum part of the machine so it power bleeds the system very fast and good.

Another easy way to do this would be to get a mity vac, hook it onto each bleeder, open the bleeder and pump away, just make sure the resevoir stays full

be warned though, if your car is rusty(what car in MI isn't) make sure you let some penetrant soak onto the caliper/piston/bleeder screw for a while so it doesn't break off.
nick is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Question on where to buy a new brake light bulb 99SVTAddict The Alley 4 09-29-2005 01:07 PM
brake booster and master cyclinder F/S Scott_DriveLineSolutions Classifieds 0 06-29-2005 11:16 PM
Baer Brake Installed venom88 Technical Articles and "How To's" 2 06-01-2005 07:00 AM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.1

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:38 AM.

"Used Ford Mustangs for sale in Detroit"



All posts and images belong to DetroitRacing.net and its owners.