changing brake fluid

[DavidT]

I noticed my brake fluid appears pretty dirty.
I have to admit, the ONLY things I can do to my shos is what I have learned through this forum
Sooooo,
could anyone give a step by stepper to getting fresh fluid in and the old fluid out? And no, I'm NOT mechanically inclined.

 

[Ishodu]

Suck what you can out of the reservoir. Then Fill with new fluid. Then just bleed the heck out if the brakes until each bleeder is expelling clean fluid. Keep adding fluid in the reservoir as this is done you don't wanna go low on it and get air in the system. Start bleeding at the longest line and work to the shortest.

 

[DavidT]

1. will I have to bleed from ALL 4 wheel assemblies? Probably a dumb question...
2. Can ONE person do this, OR does all this have to happen in ONE shot, at the same time? (adding fluid to the reservoir and bleeding old fluid)
3. How much new brake fluid will I need to have in hand?
4. Any DOT 3 brand?

 

[Ishodu]

Yes all 4 wheels to get it all flushed. Two people to bleed the brakes one to push the pedal the other to open and close the bleeder screw. Unless you have a fancy one man brake bleeder. As for the type of fluid just check the manual or reservoir cap and see what it says.

 

[SHOWHAT9]

1) get .99cent turkey baster
2)suck out as much from the Master Cylinder (MC) as you can.
3)Refill with good fluid.
4)start at farthest wheel. Right Rear
5)Open bleeder and pump pedal several times(not unusual to do 10-15 times), then hold to floor and have assistant close bleeder. Make sure he sees clear fluid and no bubbles.
6)Move to Rear Drivers side and repeat process. (make sure to continually check MC for fluid level and keep full.
7)Move to Passenger Front repeat.
8)Move to Drivers Front Repeat.
Should be good to go.