Yeah, air is a bad thing.

If you get the ATE Super Blue fluid, flushing the system is very easy (since it really is blue). I sucked out all my fluid in my reservior, then filled with the super blue. Went to the rear opened up one of the bleeders and left it open until I saw blue. Then did the pumping thing to finish getting any possible air out. Did the same for all. Just be sure to keep the reservior full.

 

I did the same thing except I used this when I bled my brakes
http://www.gprparts.com/brands/motive/
You suck out all the crappy fluid out of the resevoir, pour a little fresh fluid in, and then hook up the power bleeder to the master cylinder. Pump the power bleeder to get some pressure in there, then bleed the system.
I went passenger rear, then driver rear, passenger front and then driver front last.
2 liters was plenty and even had some left over

 

Now that thing is cool.

I had one of those vacuum operated bleeders - I didn't like it a whole lot. It sucked a lot of air passed the threads on the bleeders.

 

Oh man, you'll be suprised how much better you will stop with clean fluid! I was. Hell a shop would charge less than $50 probably to just flush them.

I just got a 5/16" hose and attached it to the bleeder valve and just got all that gross stuff out of there. It took a while but well worth it.

 

i might do this in a week or so. i am about to order some hawk pads and doing the fluid at the same time seems like a good idea to me. thanks for the info

 

One of the best tools I ever made was a pressure bleeder. Take a piece of think plate stock. Drill and tap for 3/8" pipe thread. Install air hose nipple. Cut and glue a piece of rubber gasket material to the back side. Clamp it to the MC with a couple of large C-clamps. Turn pressure down to 5-10 psi and hook up hose.

You now have a poor mans pressure bleeder that works great.

 

That's cool, gearhead... I think I'll whip one up soon.

 

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http://www.gprparts.com/brands/motive/


How does this thing work? I assume it attaches to the master cylinder. But is it make specific or can I use it on all my vehicles?

Thanks

 

It's make specific. I'll see if I can find which part number it is.
You attach it to the master cylinder and secure it tightly, it comes with a chain and stuff to wrap around the MC. Pump it up and get pressure, then bleed the brakes.