Need Help on Brake Fluid Flush
#1
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Quebec
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Need Help on Brake Fluid Flush
Hi all...I am planning to do a brake fluid flush. Can someone tell me is their any specific type of brake fluid i should buy for my rx300? and also the link for DIY please.
thank you in advance
thank you in advance
#2
Super Moderator
DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluids.
Not sure what you have readily available in the stores there, but Valvoline has a good synthetic commonly available in stores and the Castrol GT LMA fluid is also good. Better ones, but you probably would have order online are the Pentosin synthetics or the ATE Superblue.
Not sure what you have readily available in the stores there, but Valvoline has a good synthetic commonly available in stores and the Castrol GT LMA fluid is also good. Better ones, but you probably would have order online are the Pentosin synthetics or the ATE Superblue.
#4
I went with the Super Blue as well. Mainly just for that reason, a third grader can tell when the old it out. After that, it's quality stuff!
I also went with this bleed kit: http://www.speedibleed.com/. Since I usually do this alone, I've found nothing easier and safer on the system that this.
I also went with this bleed kit: http://www.speedibleed.com/. Since I usually do this alone, I've found nothing easier and safer on the system that this.
#6
Super Moderator
#7
I have never done a brake fluid flush. I have owned 10 diff. vehicles and some up to 200,000 miles.Avalon. My ford truck is 15 yrs old with 150,000 miles and i have never done it. My opinion, but i don`t see all the hype.My Rx is a 2001 with 115,000.No problems. What reasons do i need to do this?
Trending Topics
#9
Why Change Brake Fluid?
I think with brake fluid, the reason is that brake fluid is hydroscopic (absorbs water). Once the fluid stops being able to absorb water, you get internal corrosion of the brake cylinder and other internal parts, and possible freezing of water in the brake lines. The brake fluid change interval is by time and not mileage.
We commonly use Type 3 or Type 4 brake fluid. From what I have read, Type 5 is a silicone-based brake fluid that was developed for the U.S. military for use in vehicles that are in long-term storage. It is non-hydroscopic and not recommended for use in non-military vehicles.
We commonly use Type 3 or Type 4 brake fluid. From what I have read, Type 5 is a silicone-based brake fluid that was developed for the U.S. military for use in vehicles that are in long-term storage. It is non-hydroscopic and not recommended for use in non-military vehicles.
#10
Driver School Candidate
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Ca
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Is Pentosin Dot4 Suitable for RX300
DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluids.
Not sure what you have readily available in the stores there, but Valvoline has a good synthetic commonly available in stores and the Castrol GT LMA fluid is also good. Better ones, but you probably would have order online are the Pentosin synthetics or the ATE Superblue.
Not sure what you have readily available in the stores there, but Valvoline has a good synthetic commonly available in stores and the Castrol GT LMA fluid is also good. Better ones, but you probably would have order online are the Pentosin synthetics or the ATE Superblue.
I went to the Pentosin website, and it shows that this fluid is suitable for a bunch of European cars, but no mention about being suitable for Lexus. Anybody else have any experiences with this brake fluid. If so, what are your thoughts?
#11
#12
Lexus Test Driver
I can't get that blue ATE anywhere! Some sites say it's discontinued. It really would make bleeding easier. My old fluid usually looks pretty good, so it's hard to tell old from new.
#13
http://hooniverse.com/2013/08/16/bra...n/#more-140799
#14
Try ebay, from time to time sellers will sell it under the guise of "For off-road use only"