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Old 01-17-2005, 07:43 PM
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Default Brake fluid flush

Is it worthwhile maintenance or just another way for shops to get money from you?
Old 01-17-2005, 08:13 PM
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should do it at once a year, or at the very least once every other year.

it's not that hard to do, all you need is 1 other person.
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Originally Posted by DaKarMaul
should do it at once a year, or at the very least once every other year.

it's not that hard to do, all you need is 1 other person.
or auto bleeders...those are the shiat. Then you just gotta go buck wild on the pedal...:thumbup:
Old 01-17-2005, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by b16LeiaEGcivic
or auto bleeders...those are the shiat. Then you just gotta go buck wild on the pedal...:thumbup:

I use a Motiv Powerbleeder myself but not everyone has one of those
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Old 01-17-2005, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by DaKarMaul
it's not that hard to do, all you need is 1 other person.

Will you be my 1 other person? h:
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Originally Posted by WiLL
Will you be my 1 other person? h:

sure williard. you don't even have to buy the fluid. i have 2 or 3 can of superblue and gold at home
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Old 01-17-2005, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by DaKarMaul
I use a Motiv Powerbleeder myself but not everyone has one of those
Russell Speed Bleeder is what I use. Well technically what I will be using, they should get here in a few days.
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i need to do it, haven't done it in 3 years :eek3:
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I think I'll pay $40 for BrakeMasters to do it, and have em do an oil change/lube at the same time.
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Originally Posted by VRGNCD5
I think I'll pay $40 for BrakeMasters to do it, and have em do an oil change/lube at the same time.
what are you driving these days? hope all is well.



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