05 Acura TL Brake fluid change question

[lemonade]

So i have the TL, manual say change fluid every 3 years disregarding mileage, now the car's fluid have never been changed before, although the fluid doesn't look dirty. (I know appearance doesn't mean [censored])
So i want to change the fluid now, the question is, do i have to bleed all 4 brake lines (not sure if it's the right terminology)? Or if it's okay to just suck some old fluid out from the reservoir and fill it with new?
The reason is the dealer charge a lot to do a brake fluid flush, and I have no experience with brake work, I only do engine oil and ATF fluid change.It seems like to me it's lots of hassle to remove 4 wheels without a shop lift.

Thanks in advance~

 

[tommygunn]

Bleed a brake until the fluid runs clear, top off reservoir, repeat on next wheel.

Just refilling the res will never change the fluid inside the lines out.

 

[artbuc]

Originally Posted By: tommygunn
Bleed a brake until the fluid runs clear, top off reservoir, repeat on next wheel.

Just refilling the res will never change the fluid inside the lines out.


Remember that Honda uses a different bleed sequence. Check your manual. For most it is : LF RF RR LR.

 

[sunfire]

Originally Posted By: lemonade
The reason is the dealer charge a lot to do a brake fluid flush, and I have no experience with brake work, I only do engine oil and ATF fluid change.It seems like to me it's lots of hassle to remove 4 wheels without a shop lift.


I just turn the front wheels to one side which gives me access to the front bleeder screws. Next time you change your oil you should be able to see the bleeder screws while the car is on stands or ramps. The rear needs to be on stands or ramps for you to access the rear bleeder screws.

 

[Hokiefyd]

I bled the brakes on our '05 MDX late last year. It's the first time I've bled the brakes on anything, and there was a nice improvement in feel. It's not hard AT ALL to do...but it is intimidating if you've never done it. I found it easiest to have two people, one to work the bleed screw and one to work the brake pedal.

The correct sequence for our MDX was as artbuc posted, LF -> RF -> RR -> LR. This is not typical, so confirm that that's how your TL is supposed to be done. I imagine it would be the same.

Another option, if you prefer not to do it yourself, is check with a local garage and see how much they charge. It shouldn't take more than an hour. You can even supply the brake fluid. I'd get the fluid from a Honda or an Acura dealer. It's not much more than generic fluid, and it's the right stuff to use.

 

[lemonade]

Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd


Another option, if you prefer not to do it yourself, is check with a local garage and see how much they charge. It shouldn't take more than an hour. You can even supply the brake fluid. I'd get the fluid from a Honda or an Acura dealer. It's not much more than generic fluid, and it's the right stuff to use.

I will check with my local shop then, any idea what's the ball park $ range of this kind of job if i provide the fluid?

 

[Vikas]

About hour of labor; so anywhere from $70-$100 depending upon their rate.

 

[HTSS_TR]

Originally Posted By: sunfire
Originally Posted By: lemonade
The reason is the dealer charge a lot to do a brake fluid flush, and I have no experience with brake work, I only do engine oil and ATF fluid change.It seems like to me it's lots of hassle to remove 4 wheels without a shop lift.


I just turn the front wheels to one side which gives me access to the front bleeder screws. Next time you change your oil you should be able to see the bleeder screws while the car is on stands or ramps. The rear needs to be on stands or ramps for you to access the rear bleeder screws.

Bleeding all 4 brake lines with a fluid extractor is very easy and very fast, the most time consuming is remove and re-install the rear wheels.

I bought Mityvac 7201 mainly to do oil change in my E430, I then use it to do ATF, PSF and BF and oil changes for all my cars.