GTEASER Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I have always done, and we did so on all the race cars too, the pumping, holding, open, closed 2 person method. Why is that wrong? It works perfectly. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 it basically says it has a chance of adding air to the system, compared to an all gravity fill or using a suction bleeder kit to suck the air out without pumping the brakes. I just pump the brakes, works fine for me. Gravity fill sounds like it will take forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I think as long as you keep the fluid level in the MC well above the min line, there is little to no chance of sucking in air. also, as long as your bleeder hose isn't cracked at the bleeder nipple, you should be safe there. I've had the bleeder hose harden and crack right at the bleeder but as long as you see no air being sucked into the clear hose, you're good. I will continue the way I have been doing it because to me it's fool proof. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 yah same here lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadvw Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 Full flush will be recommended if you're replacing front and rear calipers. This is where the ATE blue was useful if used in combo with the gold so you can see when the old stuff is out and only the new color is left. We're replacing front calipers, rear lines - staying with OEM rear calipers. Hopefully won't have to take off the rear calipers. Currently fluid is generic bluish/greenish stuff.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 How old is the fluid that's in there? Franz and I did a flush to mine. Helped the pedal feel and got out 3 year old super blue. If you are planning track days, probably should replace it with all new if it's been awhile. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 He said a few posts back that he's never touched the fluid. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadvw Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 He said a few posts back that he's never touched the fluid. What I meant was: I've done various maintenance/repairs in my life (oil change once - made a mess!, replaced brake pads/rotors, shocks/struts, spark plugs, installed various upgrade parts including downpipe, TMIC, oil line upgrade, etc) - but I've never replaced/bled brakes myself. With something as important as brakes, would prefer to get a hands-on tutorial before I do it myself. I HAVE had the fluid flushed by my mechanic several times over the years.. Including with RBF600 that I won at some raffle thing 8 or 9 years ago.. Generic Dot4 or whatever since then, at least every 2-4 years, IIRC.. Current fluid is probably ~3 years old.. So it's not ancient, but it's not track-worthy either.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 full flush with synthetic brake fluid is a must do then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadvw Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 full flush with synthetic brake fluid is a must do then That's why I bought 2L of ATE Typ 200 - that should be enough, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Yes. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 The pin slider goop cooks off at a track day. We can put a little bit of antiseize on the pad ears. 2L of brake fluid is plenty. You might want to pick up some scotch brite pads to make it easier to clean up the calipers and brake hardware. Mattias did you want the extra pair of used power slot rotors I have? Trying not to bring more than I have to. haha I also have an extra set of lug nuts, brand new. I think they are acorn style for aftermarket wheels. I can bring them along if you want to buy them for cheap. -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Yep, Franz and I used 3/4s of a bottle for my flush, even with me messing up the brakes and getting a large bubble in the system. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadvw Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 The pin slider goop cooks off at a track day. We can put a little bit of antiseize on the pad ears. 2L of brake fluid is plenty. You might want to pick up some scotch brite pads to make it easier to clean up the calipers and brake hardware. Mattias did you want the extra pair of used power slot rotors I have? Trying not to bring more than I have to. haha I also have an extra set of lug nuts, brand new. I think they are acorn style for aftermarket wheels. I can bring them along if you want to buy them for cheap. Sure, I'll take the rotors if they have a reasonable amount of life left in them. I'll take the lug nuts too - hoping to pick up the used Rotas soon, maybe even Saturday, depending on timing, etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 What time are you planning on getting here? I also have a real breaker bar (and a large torque wrench I use as one) My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I might be staying for the whole day now, getting the day off woo! I need to wait for my in laws to get to my house to watch the kids around 10, will head over after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadvw Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 What time are you planning on getting here? I also have a real breaker bar (and a large torque wrench I use as one) My goal is to leave by 8:00 am at the latest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 so, how far away are you? My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadvw Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 Coming from Fremont.. So I think 45-60 minutes? If that's too early, just say so.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 nope, that should be fine. Just figuring out how early I need to walk the dogs. I'll be ready by 9 for your car. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadvw Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 Best laid plans of mice and men and all that :-) Packing up the food now, at around 8:30.. Google maps says approx 42 minutes.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 just finished packing the car heading over soon. be there around 1130? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Sounds good. One rear brake line down. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 nothing alot of help to get the work done quicker... Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Got done Hadvw - Coilovers, Brake Lines, Front Wilwood calipers Wpmarky - removed front coilovers for Bilsteins. Removed Alcon for Brembo How did no one make fun of me for how freaking dirty my face was....no one else was as close to as covered in soot and grime as me. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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