Post your latest brake fluid change
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2018 Nissan LEAF SL - EV
-Brake fluid flush from OEM DOT 3 to Bosch ESI6-32N DOT 5.1 brake fluid.
Using a SpeediBleed C1000 "pro" kit from speedibleed.com
The OEM DOT 3 (likely 4 years old) tested at around 1% water, and looked a bit cloudy, but not terrible coming out.
Bosch ES16 DOT 5.1 fluid has a yellow tinge, but you can tell it's fresh more or less by how clear it is. I ran about a litre through the system in total.
I used Permatex Silicon/Ceramic (Orange) brake lube on the pins, shims and caliper/brake contact points.
Caliper slide pins torqued to 29 ft/lbs, brackets to 85 ft/lbs.
-Brake fluid flush from OEM DOT 3 to Bosch ESI6-32N DOT 5.1 brake fluid.
Using a SpeediBleed C1000 "pro" kit from speedibleed.com
The OEM DOT 3 (likely 4 years old) tested at around 1% water, and looked a bit cloudy, but not terrible coming out.
Bosch ES16 DOT 5.1 fluid has a yellow tinge, but you can tell it's fresh more or less by how clear it is. I ran about a litre through the system in total.
I used Permatex Silicon/Ceramic (Orange) brake lube on the pins, shims and caliper/brake contact points.
Caliper slide pins torqued to 29 ft/lbs, brackets to 85 ft/lbs.
Sam_Julier
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1993 Volvo 240 sedan, 219,600 miles
Out: Ate SL Dot 4
In: same
2 liter flush every 20,000 miles
Out: Ate SL Dot 4
In: same
2 liter flush every 20,000 miles
Ever since I came across that Bosch BF a few years ago I don't use anything else, good stuff.
2016 Honda Accord Sport
Out: Likely the original brake fluid - it was dark.
In: Approx 36oz of Honda DOT Brake Fluid through the calipers
The brake fluid was an oversight since the car is still pretty low mileage. I'll keep after it going forward! Not sure how much is a placebo effect, but brake feel did improve!
I wanted to use my Motive Power Bleeder but it looked like the adapters they offer for Hondas are pretty generic and have mixed reviews. Instead of going with one of theirs, I purchased some 3/8 hose, a few air hose adapters and a quick release adapter to use with the CTA Tools 7030 Master Cylinder Adapter. It ended up working great allowing me in the future to easily switch between the Euro adapter it originally came with and the Honda one. The fitment is tight, but didn't leak and the quick release made it easier to install / remove. Here's a few photos.
Top / left is the Motive BMW adapter, right side is the Honda one.
All ready to go....
Envelopes (one moved out of place) helped to protect the paint from any spilling
Much cleaner now!
Out: Likely the original brake fluid - it was dark.
In: Approx 36oz of Honda DOT Brake Fluid through the calipers
The brake fluid was an oversight since the car is still pretty low mileage. I'll keep after it going forward! Not sure how much is a placebo effect, but brake feel did improve!
I wanted to use my Motive Power Bleeder but it looked like the adapters they offer for Hondas are pretty generic and have mixed reviews. Instead of going with one of theirs, I purchased some 3/8 hose, a few air hose adapters and a quick release adapter to use with the CTA Tools 7030 Master Cylinder Adapter. It ended up working great allowing me in the future to easily switch between the Euro adapter it originally came with and the Honda one. The fitment is tight, but didn't leak and the quick release made it easier to install / remove. Here's a few photos.
Top / left is the Motive BMW adapter, right side is the Honda one.
All ready to go....
Envelopes (one moved out of place) helped to protect the paint from any spilling
Much cleaner now!
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Flushed the brakes on the Elantra. 6 years, 87.5k miles on the OE fluid. It actually tested fine for water and copper, but decided to replace it anyways with my last little bit of time off before going back to work.
Out: OEM fluid
In: Amsoil Dot 3/4 fluid
Out: OEM fluid
In: Amsoil Dot 3/4 fluid
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