My 06 350 hit 41k and still haven't had a flush yet. Any diys on how to get it done?

 

any info on how to do? i guess ill attempt to tackle it this weekend.

 

I just did this myself this last weekend. In addition, I changed out rotors, stainless steel brake lines and new EBC green stuff pads.

I was gonna create a DIY but I had other people helping me so I didn't get to take the time and take pics.

I notice you said you have an 06. Last year there was a recall for the rear slide pin caliper, and in that recall they should have flushed your brakes for you.

In any case, I found the best method was the hose and jar techique that someone posted on here when they changed their rotors and lines.

Basically you attach a hose to the bleeder, and put the other end into a jar of brake fluid, just enough so the hose is submerged. Then you open the main brake fluid tank and the bleeder valve on the caliper, and then have someone pump the brakes. You should see Fluid going into the jar. Have the person on the brakes hold it down all the way before you close the bleeder valve when there are no more air bubbles coming out.

EDIT: If it seems like barely any fluid is coming through, or if the pedal seems too hard to press, then you may need to open the bleeder more. That was my mistake at first. Just becareful not to have the hose come out or have a gap that could cause more air to go back into the system when the person on te brake releases.

I would imagine if you are flushing out all the old liquid, you would contine pumping until you see the new fluid come through. Also as you are pumping, you want to make sure the main tank is never empty. I believe it's recommended you use a different color fluid if you are going for a complete flush so you know when its all gone through.

Also, you want to start from the furthest bleeder (rear right) first since that one is the futhest and will require the most bleeding. Then move to the driver rear, then passenger front and finally driver front.

Just keep checking to make sure the main tank isn't empty. It can go down pretty quick.

This is how I did it, but I could be wrong on the actual procedure.
Please feel free to correct me if it seems like Im doing anything wrong.

Let me know if you have any questions. Hope this helps.

 

kool iam thinking of doing this also??? any one have any pics? to help pplz out?

 

If you've never done this, I'd recommend reading a bit first.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...enance/4213448

Once you have some experience you'll understand very quickly why those of us who track their cars install Earl's Solo Bleeders. They make it a one person job.

 

Hey Lance what was the correct order to do it in? From what I know you start furthest from the reservoir?

 

thats how it was in my02 honda... dunno about our cars. since they are all different..

 

Rear passenger, rear driver, front passenger, front driver, in that order. The brake fluid reservoir is on top of the front driver side wheel.

Javier