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Old Aug 21, 2002 | 06:22 PM
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first of all why are u doing it? j/w

well..first i would like to warn you i have never done it..only read about it and how to bleed..etc. So i understand it fully so maybe that might help.

First you must get your car on jack stands....4 of em...because you will need to get at ALL 4 wheels to disconnect the brake lines. I assume first you need to start with one of the wheels, disconnect it and pump the brakes until no fluid comes out. Then do the same all the way aro und. Now that your brakelines and master cylinder are completely free of brake fluid. You need to add your NEW honda fluid(i recommend honda fluid because of obviouse reasons...u have a honda..so use honda..ya know?). When your dealing with brake fluid..its ALWAYS a good idea to have a helper....since the brakes are all over the car...you wont be running back and forth.

You will need to fill up brake fluid in the reservoir and bleed every wheel. Bleeding is kinda simple. You need a good sized glass or cup with about an inch of brake fluid in the bottom(new brake fluid that is). You will have someone pump the brakes until you see NO bubbles coming out of the line. All this while your brake line from one of your wheels is submerged in the new fluid in the glass.

I also heard its good to start with the wheel FARTHEST from the fluid reservoir..so on a 5th gen(i dont know anything about a 4th gen)....it would be the rear passenger...then rear drivers....then front passenger..then front drivers. This is all because the reservoir is located on the drivers side of the engine bay.

Hope this helps, but to fill in the blanks, get a $15 manual from Autozone or Advance Auto Parts.

Lata,
Dave
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