How well does this method really work.I admit,I have done this method in the past with brake fluid and p/s fluid.
Turkey baster method
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I have no data to suggest it works exceding well but, I have used the method for 25 years. One thing I do notice is the brake fluid in the resivor sure looks clearer. I always use a cheap basters and use it for only the brake fluid or PS. You don't want to cross contaminate fluids. Ed
I would just use 1 turkey baster and flush it out after each fluid use.Works for me.
I never went back and looked at the fluids to see the end results but after reading your reply I will now.
I never went back and looked at the fluids to see the end results but after reading your reply I will now.
I probably need to start doing this also. But what kind of fluid to use in the power steering reservoir in the Kia? Not sure.
Originally Posted By: BlueOvalFitter
How well does this method really work.I admit,I have done this method in the past with brake fluid and p/s fluid.
I think it works well if you start early and do it regularly. Once the fluid is aged or dirty, flush time.
How well does this method really work.I admit,I have done this method in the past with brake fluid and p/s fluid.
I think it works well if you start early and do it regularly. Once the fluid is aged or dirty, flush time.
Originally Posted By: Brons2
I probably need to start doing this also. But what kind of fluid to use in the power steering reservoir in the Kia? Not sure.
I am sure your owners manual will make a recommendation. Many recommend a Dexron and/or Mercon ATF (my mid-90s Nissan does), so I use Mobil 1 ATF.
However, you really need to check to see what is recommended in the book!
I probably need to start doing this also. But what kind of fluid to use in the power steering reservoir in the Kia? Not sure.
I am sure your owners manual will make a recommendation. Many recommend a Dexron and/or Mercon ATF (my mid-90s Nissan does), so I use Mobil 1 ATF.
However, you really need to check to see what is recommended in the book!
It works well enough as long as your existing fluid isn't totally disgusting.
Works great as long as you're willing to do it a few+ times if you have old/really dirty fluid.
I'm approaching 93K miles.I better get to basting!
It works perfectly...
and no ill effects like leaking hooses and such.
It wastes some fluid thou.
Be carefulif you do your master cyl,it wont replace
an brake fluid change and make sure your baster is clean
since brake´s and oil doesent like each other!
and no ill effects like leaking hooses and such.
It wastes some fluid thou.
Be carefulif you do your master cyl,it wont replace
an brake fluid change and make sure your baster is clean
since brake´s and oil doesent like each other!
Walmart sells a syringe looking thing with a 6" plastic tube that works better than any turkey paster
Originally Posted By: Burny
Walmart sells a syringe looking thing with a 6" plastic tube that works better than any turkey paster
It's a marinade injector.I use them to inject turkeys with a homemade cajun marinade mixture before I fry them.
Walmart sells a syringe looking thing with a 6" plastic tube that works better than any turkey paster
It's a marinade injector.I use them to inject turkeys with a homemade cajun marinade mixture before I fry them.
TB flushes are great.
Clean and simple.
They do a LOT of good, even in brake/clutch systems.
Clean and simple.
They do a LOT of good, even in brake/clutch systems.
I installed new wheel cylinders when I had my drum brakes 'fixed' (busted originals), however since they have broken in I noticed my brake pedal has gotten spongy.
Bad master cylinder, brake booster, or is it simply in need of flushing/bleeding the new wheel cylinders since they have broken in???
Not to thread jack because I did the TB method and this immediately improved the symptom, once though, and it has returned. Usually the hotter the weather. Sounds like the fluid is compromised, right?
Bad master cylinder, brake booster, or is it simply in need of flushing/bleeding the new wheel cylinders since they have broken in???
Not to thread jack because I did the TB method and this immediately improved the symptom, once though, and it has returned. Usually the hotter the weather. Sounds like the fluid is compromised, right?
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Jim -
With the car off, pump the pedal and see if it gets high and hard.
It should.
Still mushy? If your symptoms are Yo-Yoing - here one day and not the next, then the master cyl seems internally faulty.
Air in the lines would not come and go.
Neither would soft flex brake lines.
With the car off, pump the pedal and see if it gets high and hard.
It should.
Still mushy? If your symptoms are Yo-Yoing - here one day and not the next, then the master cyl seems internally faulty.
Air in the lines would not come and go.
Neither would soft flex brake lines.
Hmm, I know when the car is off it will stiffen quite a bit, IIRC. I'll double-check.
However, I may need help determining if I have a truly spongy pedal. It doesn't depress by just resting my foot on the pedal. I have to give 'some' (1/3?) pressure, for example a little more pressure than what is needed to hold a pedal steady at a stop. The 'spongy' pedal is when any more than 'holding brakes steady' effort leads to the pedal never stiffining up during operation. It's like it wants to bottom out or is simply weak. I push more and the pedal gets weaker and weaker.
EDIT: It could always be bad replacement wheel cylinders, its like the pedal doesn't have resistance and it feels like it might be out of adjustment in the back, but the parking brake still works alright although it feels somewhat weaker lately.
However, I may need help determining if I have a truly spongy pedal. It doesn't depress by just resting my foot on the pedal. I have to give 'some' (1/3?) pressure, for example a little more pressure than what is needed to hold a pedal steady at a stop. The 'spongy' pedal is when any more than 'holding brakes steady' effort leads to the pedal never stiffining up during operation. It's like it wants to bottom out or is simply weak. I push more and the pedal gets weaker and weaker.
EDIT: It could always be bad replacement wheel cylinders, its like the pedal doesn't have resistance and it feels like it might be out of adjustment in the back, but the parking brake still works alright although it feels somewhat weaker lately.
Originally Posted By: ltslimjim
Hmm, I know when the car is off it will stiffen quite a bit, IIRC. I'll double-check.
However, I may need help determining if I have a truly spongy pedal. It doesn't depress by just resting my foot on the pedal. I have to give 'some' (1/3?) pressure, for example a little more pressure than what is needed to hold a pedal steady at a stop. The 'spongy' pedal is when any more than 'holding brakes steady' effort leads to the pedal never stiffining up during operation. It's like it wants to bottom out or is simply weak. I push more and the pedal gets weaker and weaker.
EDIT: It could always be bad replacement wheel cylinders, its like the pedal doesn't have resistance and it feels like it might be out of adjustment in the back, but the parking brake still works alright although it feels somewhat weaker lately.
Could it be a bad brake power booster?
Hmm, I know when the car is off it will stiffen quite a bit, IIRC. I'll double-check.
However, I may need help determining if I have a truly spongy pedal. It doesn't depress by just resting my foot on the pedal. I have to give 'some' (1/3?) pressure, for example a little more pressure than what is needed to hold a pedal steady at a stop. The 'spongy' pedal is when any more than 'holding brakes steady' effort leads to the pedal never stiffining up during operation. It's like it wants to bottom out or is simply weak. I push more and the pedal gets weaker and weaker.
EDIT: It could always be bad replacement wheel cylinders, its like the pedal doesn't have resistance and it feels like it might be out of adjustment in the back, but the parking brake still works alright although it feels somewhat weaker lately.
Could it be a bad brake power booster?
Originally Posted By: BlueOvalFitter
Originally Posted By: ltslimjim
Hmm, I know when the car is off it will stiffen quite a bit, IIRC. I'll double-check.
However, I may need help determining if I have a truly spongy pedal. It doesn't depress by just resting my foot on the pedal. I have to give 'some' (1/3?) pressure, for example a little more pressure than what is needed to hold a pedal steady at a stop. The 'spongy' pedal is when any more than 'holding brakes steady' effort leads to the pedal never stiffining up during operation. It's like it wants to bottom out or is simply weak. I push more and the pedal gets weaker and weaker.
EDIT: It could always be bad replacement wheel cylinders, its like the pedal doesn't have resistance and it feels like it might be out of adjustment in the back, but the parking brake still works alright although it feels somewhat weaker lately.
Could it be a bad brake power booster?
No ABS, but the booster itself was the other thing I had in mind. Seems worse in hotter weather.
I may try fluid bleeding if TB method doesn't suffice.
Originally Posted By: ltslimjim
Hmm, I know when the car is off it will stiffen quite a bit, IIRC. I'll double-check.
However, I may need help determining if I have a truly spongy pedal. It doesn't depress by just resting my foot on the pedal. I have to give 'some' (1/3?) pressure, for example a little more pressure than what is needed to hold a pedal steady at a stop. The 'spongy' pedal is when any more than 'holding brakes steady' effort leads to the pedal never stiffining up during operation. It's like it wants to bottom out or is simply weak. I push more and the pedal gets weaker and weaker.
EDIT: It could always be bad replacement wheel cylinders, its like the pedal doesn't have resistance and it feels like it might be out of adjustment in the back, but the parking brake still works alright although it feels somewhat weaker lately.
Could it be a bad brake power booster?
No ABS, but the booster itself was the other thing I had in mind. Seems worse in hotter weather.
I may try fluid bleeding if TB method doesn't suffice.
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