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(Message started by: Magnusf on May 13^th, 2006, 7:16am)

Title: Renewing brake fluid
Post by Magnusf on May 13^th, 2006, 7:16am

Hi there!
This subject has been up before, but still left me wondering... if you look at http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/manual/brake/BrakeFluid.pdf

it doesn't mention the rear brakes? So you can actually empty the whole system through the front calipers? Surely you must atleast bleed the rear ones after? And what was the conclusion regarding required amount of fluid? Think there was one litre mentioned in an older thread? Anyone know for sure? Shame it's not mentioned in the pdf's as you really don't want to buy too much and get half a bottle left! :)

Thanks in advance!

/ Magnus

Title: Re: Renewing brake fluid
Post by scorpio_man on May 13^th, 2006, 7:22am

hi there

this is the one you need....http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/manual/brake/BrakeBleed.pdf

hth

Title: Re: Renewing brake fluid
Post by Snoopy on May 13^th, 2006, 7:29am

YES it is possible to bleed the rear brakes and therefore get NEW fluid into the whole system.

I along with others recomend using a self pressure bleed kit that allows one person operation. These are available fro most motor factors and parts dealers . like the one in this picture this one (http://www.mgocaccessories.co.uk/acatalog/Gunsons.html) which is what ihave used for years.

Title: Re: Renewing brake fluid
Post by Magnusf on May 13^th, 2006, 7:56am

Hello!
Wow! That's a quick reply! Thanks!

Well, I knew the rear calipers have bleed valves, I was more concerned wether the circuit to the rear calipers too was emptyed through the rear calipers? Or if you'd rather try to pump out fluid through the rear ones as well, before filling the system with new fluid?

The fact that I don't have a bleed kit like that just shows that I've only recently understood the importance of completely renewing brake fluid, not just "top up" after renewing some part! :)

cheers!

/ Magnus

Title: Re: Renewing brake fluid
Post by mr._floppy on May 13^th, 2006, 10:40am

The easiest and cheapest but most time consuming way to completely renew the brake fluid in the entire system is to bleed each caliper separately till all the old fluid is expelled and replaced with clean fluid.

I would say 500ml of brake fluid per caliper would be about right.