psquare75 35 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 Anyone have a scan of the service manual handy with this procedure? It's about that time. Link to post Share on other sites
bluer101 241 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 I don't think anyone has the SM. I remember Greg was going too but never got it. Link to post Share on other sites
Retired old Gearhead 201 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Replacing the brake fluid is a real messy job and a good chance of introducing some air into the system...I have done this before and regretted not having it done by my mechanic. They don't charge much and you don't risk air or spillage..very corrosive stuff..also needs to be filled to condition of brake pads...fill to level and with worn pads it will overflow with new pads...Anyway..that's my take on this.. Link to post Share on other sites
bluer101 241 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Brake bleeding is pretty straight forward if you have done it before with a good helper. I have always topped off the brake fluid too. If you put new pads in it's easy to take a turkey baster and remove some fluid from the reservoir first. Link to post Share on other sites
psquare75 35 Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 This isn't my first rodeo with brakes, more concerned with the slave. Link to post Share on other sites
bluer101 241 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Ok, then that I have no clue, sorry. Link to post Share on other sites
Retired old Gearhead 201 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) Nothing special to do with the 4 slaves...Just open one of the slave drain tubes, have a friend pump brake peddle all the way down (slowly) while at bottom have him keep it there until you get clean fluid coming out then you reconnect the valve and have him slowly release it as you add new fluid to the master reservoir...risk of air in the system...not where a mechanic will use a special pump and fill tool to do the job. Unless I was desperate to save a few bucks, I would have a pro do it with the correct tools and bleed/fill system. Edited September 22, 2016 by Retired old Gearhead Link to post Share on other sites
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