Changing brake fluid

[eng90]

Hey guys,

I have no idea on how to change the break fluid... since i wanna change the flywheel n clutch thought that i change the brake fluid too ..

If u guys can help me out on how to change the brake and the clutch fluid...

And any thing to be carefull of ??

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Just do an extended brake bleed from the passenger side rear. Fill up the Master Cylinder reservoir with new fluid as you go. .5-.75L through there should be enough, then start bleeding the other corners out afterwards, about .5L through the other side on the rear then .25-0.5L per side on each front should be enough to clean everything out and be fresh.

 

[k98dave]

I have used this type low pressure bleeder on all my Mustangs. Speeds up the job and saves you having to stop and refill the master cylinder. Just need to order one that has the Ford cap.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mvp-0100?seid=srese1&gclid=CJHUuOa2qsoCFQ6OaQod49YBpA

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

I have used this type low pressure bleeder on all my Mustangs. Speeds up the job and saves you having to stop and refill the master cylinder. Just need to order one that has the Ford cap.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mvp-0100?seid=srese1&gclid=CJHUuOa2qsoCFQ6OaQod49YBpA

I also use one of these now that I have my nice Brembos up front. Works VERY well and very easy to use. Here is the cap that fits our cars: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JJ20RJO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

 

[Grant 302]

And any thing to be carefull of ??

Yeah, never get brake fluid on ANYTHING painted! It'll boil and peel. Have lots of clean rags on hand to soak up any spills.

 

[eng90]

ok .. and should I do the brake bleeding in certain sequence or just start from the raer passenger and then rear driver side then any of the fronts...

how about the clutch slave cylinder ... ive read sumwhere that the brake and clutch slave share same oil so with the brake bleeding process I will change the oil that goes in the clutch slave cylinder ?

 

[k98dave]

Start with the rr then lr then rf then lf. The clutch doesn't have a bleed port at the trans end so nothing you can do other than remove the line at the trans which is a pain. Not sure its worth it.

 

[k98dave]

Yeah, never get brake fluid on ANYTHING painted! It'll boil and peel. Have lots of clean rags on hand to soak up any spills.

I use disposable diapers for this and also oil changes. They work great! Just open up the diaper and place it under the master cylinder. It will absorb and hold any drops of fluid. Then just fold it up and remove it. I always place a fender cover when working on anything too
For oil changes they work great for catching run off from the filter

 

[Fat Boss]

I use disposable diapers for this and also oil changes. They work great!

I like to keep a spray bottle of 409 or windex or ANYTHING to dilute ANY brake fluid that gets on ANYTHING you don't want the finish to peel off. Simply spray it down and let it drip.

 

[TMSBOSS]

With a single system start with the "Difficult" part first, the clutch. Remove all fluid from the reservoir, a $3 turkey baster works well. Refill and pump clutch....a lot. If fluid is still dirty, repeat. I do this at least twice. When the fluid is clean then move to the brakes. You can usually see a change in color when the new fluid flows from the bleeder. Bleed normally looking for the color change.
And yes, watch out for fluid on paint. Brake fluid is a great paint remover.

 

[302 Hi Pro]

Be careful with the aluminum caliper housing, don't over tighten bleed valves.

302 Hi Pro