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Brake fluid change

Brake fluid change

aaronabbott
Posting Freak
804
04-05-2018, 06:15 AM
#1
How much will I need for a complete change,

And what's the best way to do it?

ICE-JVC kw-avx820,JL 300/4,JL 500/1,JL HO210R-W3V2,mb quart rua-216 components,2x veba headrest screens
TRD front lip,hid 8000k,ik 20's,front armrest,18'' black rims with chrome polished lip,k&n filter,hks superdragger,chrome a/c rings,rear view camera,bc coilovers
aaronabbott
04-05-2018, 06:15 AM #1

How much will I need for a complete change,

And what's the best way to do it?


ICE-JVC kw-avx820,JL 300/4,JL 500/1,JL HO210R-W3V2,mb quart rua-216 components,2x veba headrest screens
TRD front lip,hid 8000k,ik 20's,front armrest,18'' black rims with chrome polished lip,k&n filter,hks superdragger,chrome a/c rings,rear view camera,bc coilovers

ormi
Posting Freak
3,006
04-05-2018, 10:23 AM
#2
2 lrt max...
get a mate too sit in the car and give 15 pumps per caliper checking the level after each caliper...and remember on the last pump hold the pedal down then tighten the niple
he will not thank you........his leg will be killing him...lol

[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more
ormi
04-05-2018, 10:23 AM #2

2 lrt max...
get a mate too sit in the car and give 15 pumps per caliper checking the level after each caliper...and remember on the last pump hold the pedal down then tighten the niple
he will not thank you........his leg will be killing him...lol


[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more

aaronabbott
Posting Freak
804
04-05-2018, 03:45 PM
#3
i was told to start at the furthest corner away from the resovoir is this true

ICE-JVC kw-avx820,JL 300/4,JL 500/1,JL HO210R-W3V2,mb quart rua-216 components,2x veba headrest screens
TRD front lip,hid 8000k,ik 20's,front armrest,18'' black rims with chrome polished lip,k&n filter,hks superdragger,chrome a/c rings,rear view camera,bc coilovers
aaronabbott
04-05-2018, 03:45 PM #3

i was told to start at the furthest corner away from the resovoir is this true


ICE-JVC kw-avx820,JL 300/4,JL 500/1,JL HO210R-W3V2,mb quart rua-216 components,2x veba headrest screens
TRD front lip,hid 8000k,ik 20's,front armrest,18'' black rims with chrome polished lip,k&n filter,hks superdragger,chrome a/c rings,rear view camera,bc coilovers

ormi
Posting Freak
3,006
05-05-2018, 12:37 PM
#4
nope doesnt make any odds matey start at what ever one you want..

[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more
ormi
05-05-2018, 12:37 PM #4

nope doesnt make any odds matey start at what ever one you want..


[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more

Phil01
Posting Freak
2,004
05-05-2018, 10:34 PM
#5
You can start the engine for the servo action as that will make pumping so much easier.
But as Ormi pointed out,, keep an eye on the fluid level after bleeding each corner.
Phil01
05-05-2018, 10:34 PM #5

You can start the engine for the servo action as that will make pumping so much easier.
But as Ormi pointed out,, keep an eye on the fluid level after bleeding each corner.

LEXOB
Junior Member
24
12-04-2019, 01:02 PM
#6
Rather than starting a new thread thought id post here.

Im changing discs and pads all round this weekend so thought i may as well get the brake fluid changed bleed the brakes etc. Also replacing a poxy sticking front caliper with a recon one.

I read above that Ormi says 2 litres max to change the fluid, i was told up to 5 litres! I've also used the search function and found most of you recommend DOT 5.1. I'm not trying to cut corners, but the discs, pads, caliper plus handbrake shoes cost a bit and was wondering if DOT4 would suffice?

I'm putting on standard genuine parts all round, I have no power mods so would i really benefit from DOT 5.1 as opposed to DOT4? And you definitely think if i ordered 3 litres that would be enough?

What about Goodridge hoses? Been looking at these too. Anything i should check out/replace or use while i'm at it?
LEXOB
12-04-2019, 01:02 PM #6

Rather than starting a new thread thought id post here.

Im changing discs and pads all round this weekend so thought i may as well get the brake fluid changed bleed the brakes etc. Also replacing a poxy sticking front caliper with a recon one.

I read above that Ormi says 2 litres max to change the fluid, i was told up to 5 litres! I've also used the search function and found most of you recommend DOT 5.1. I'm not trying to cut corners, but the discs, pads, caliper plus handbrake shoes cost a bit and was wondering if DOT4 would suffice?

I'm putting on standard genuine parts all round, I have no power mods so would i really benefit from DOT 5.1 as opposed to DOT4? And you definitely think if i ordered 3 litres that would be enough?

What about Goodridge hoses? Been looking at these too. Anything i should check out/replace or use while i'm at it?

ormi
Posting Freak
3,006
12-04-2019, 01:38 PM
#7
5 lrts your kidding..I do changes day in day out and day in...can you imagin the customers reaction at the price using 5 lrts..trust me 2 lrts is more than enough!!

[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more
ormi
12-04-2019, 01:38 PM #7

5 lrts your kidding..I do changes day in day out and day in...can you imagin the customers reaction at the price using 5 lrts..trust me 2 lrts is more than enough!!


[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more

LEXOB
Junior Member
24
12-04-2019, 02:02 PM
#8
Haha you should've seen my reaction when I heard 5ltrs! Then my reaction when I priced up 5ltrs of Motul DOT 5.1!! 2ltrs it is then.

Still torn on which grade/type to get?
LEXOB
12-04-2019, 02:02 PM #8

Haha you should've seen my reaction when I heard 5ltrs! Then my reaction when I priced up 5ltrs of Motul DOT 5.1!! 2ltrs it is then.

Still torn on which grade/type to get?

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
13-04-2019, 12:50 PM
#9
Get the grade the manufacturer recommends.

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
13-04-2019, 12:50 PM #9

Get the grade the manufacturer recommends.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

LEXOB
Junior Member
24
13-04-2019, 12:57 PM
#10
I've already ordered Motul DOT 5.1 as recommended by most members on here. Going to do it all next week so hopefully I'll feel a big difference. Only thing I'm not doing is new hoses.
LEXOB
13-04-2019, 12:57 PM #10

I've already ordered Motul DOT 5.1 as recommended by most members on here. Going to do it all next week so hopefully I'll feel a big difference. Only thing I'm not doing is new hoses.

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