Brake system flush ... How difficult is it?
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Brake system flush ... How difficult is it?
Hey everyone,
Question about doing a brake fluid flush. I am a car-savvy guy and planning on doing my front rotors/pads likely later this week (something I've done countless times on other cars). However, I've never done a complete brake fluid flush. How hard is this process and what is involved? I am thinking I might just have the dealer take care of this so as not to deal with any potential air pockets or having to buy new tools. But if it is simple enough, I might just take care of it myself.
Thanks
Question about doing a brake fluid flush. I am a car-savvy guy and planning on doing my front rotors/pads likely later this week (something I've done countless times on other cars). However, I've never done a complete brake fluid flush. How hard is this process and what is involved? I am thinking I might just have the dealer take care of this so as not to deal with any potential air pockets or having to buy new tools. But if it is simple enough, I might just take care of it myself.
Thanks
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Complete brake fluid flush is the same as any other car. It is simple, just takes time.
After years of DIY brake fluid flushes in the garage: jacking up the car, setting jacks stands, taking off the tires, going to each corner, pumping it via pedal or some vacuum device, I ended up taking it to the dealer. $130 with a loaner for the "hassle" is worth it to me every 30k miles.
After years of DIY brake fluid flushes in the garage: jacking up the car, setting jacks stands, taking off the tires, going to each corner, pumping it via pedal or some vacuum device, I ended up taking it to the dealer. $130 with a loaner for the "hassle" is worth it to me every 30k miles.
Hey everyone,
Question about doing a brake fluid flush. I am a car-savvy guy and planning on doing my front rotors/pads likely later this week (something I've done countless times on other cars). However, I've never done a complete brake fluid flush. How hard is this process and what is involved? I am thinking I might just have the dealer take care of this so as not to deal with any potential air pockets or having to buy new tools. But if it is simple enough, I might just take care of it myself.
Thanks
Question about doing a brake fluid flush. I am a car-savvy guy and planning on doing my front rotors/pads likely later this week (something I've done countless times on other cars). However, I've never done a complete brake fluid flush. How hard is this process and what is involved? I am thinking I might just have the dealer take care of this so as not to deal with any potential air pockets or having to buy new tools. But if it is simple enough, I might just take care of it myself.
Thanks
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Or $55 with Longo's Voucher of $75 Off.
Complete brake fluid flush is the same as any other car. It is simple, just takes time.
After years of DIY brake fluid flushes in the garage: jacking up the car, setting jacks stands, taking off the tires, going to each corner, pumping it via pedal or some vacuum device, I ended up taking it to the dealer. $130 with a loaner for the "hassle" is worth it to me every 30k miles.
After years of DIY brake fluid flushes in the garage: jacking up the car, setting jacks stands, taking off the tires, going to each corner, pumping it via pedal or some vacuum device, I ended up taking it to the dealer. $130 with a loaner for the "hassle" is worth it to me every 30k miles.
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I bought this, works great and easy, just make sure you purchase the proper fitting for your application. I think it was 60 bucks and the cost of brake fluid. Simple and easy, truly a 1 man job
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It's stupid easy.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ml#post4215699
Buy a set of solobleeders from Summit (or another source, your choice) and you'll be able to do it yourself whenever you need to do a refresh on your fluid.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ml#post4215699
Buy a set of solobleeders from Summit (or another source, your choice) and you'll be able to do it yourself whenever you need to do a refresh on your fluid.
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I'm not a big fan of that type of power bleeder. When you pressurize it, air dissolves into the fluid. The good ones use a bladder or a piston to separate the brake fluid from the air pressure. I'd rather use the pedal with solobleeders than use that particular power bleeder.
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I'm not a big fan of that type of power bleeder. When you pressurize it, air dissolves into the fluid. The good ones use a bladder or a piston to separate the brake fluid from the air pressure. I'd rather use the pedal with solobleeders than use that particular power bleeder.
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If you aren't bleeding the brakes, they won't get installed. There's no point for a shop to install them if they have pressure bleeding equipment they prefer to use.