darren94 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 This weekend i am doing my 30k service. I am changing the coolant, trans and diff fluids, oil and other odds and ends. But my question is this, what is the easiest way to remove all the old brake/clutch fluid? Subaru recomends to do this and my fluid is dark black so i figured i need to change it. What will be the easiest and most cost effective way to flush out all the old fluid and add new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 http://www.jcna.com/library/tech/tech0004.html http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/how_to/4213448.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 I used one of these http://www.jscspeed.com/part_pictures/motive_easy.jpg Makes the flush so much easier. Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Mity-Vac. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 I used one of these http://www.jscspeed.com/part_pictures/motive_easy.jpg Makes the flush so much easier. easiest!^^ cheapest. grab a friend and have them start pumping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 I have no friends who would pump for me Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerami1981 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 you want a friend....get a dog...mean while i might have to look at one of those pumps as i had a dog and it left me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Mity-Vac. Then why do you make me do it Phil - Use your wife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Then why do you make me do it Phil - Use your wife I do use her............but I still like to do it myself on occasion Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Wax on, wax off The Mity-Vac makes it super easy to bleed brakes and you can do it all by yourself, so that when your "friends" are off installing tail light overlays you can still get the job done (plus I forgot until recently just how handy that thing really is - I bled 4 sets of brakes in one week). Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerami1981 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 if there was the possibility that air has gotten into the master cyl during the last change will this might vac be able to help purge that? And i looked at one website that sells it and saw a bunch of different ones. Which one do i need to get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 any way you flush the system will help. when flushing with any method, do not let the master go dry. keep it full as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osei Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 use some type of syringe( cooking etc) to remove as much of the old fluid as possible, then add your new to fill up the reservoir, then use any method you want to flush and bleed. O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 This is the best product I have ever used for bleeding or brake fluid exchange. http://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com/xq/asp/prodid.41906/TID./qx/product.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 got for $150? thats what gets me. for free you can get some one to help. for $40 you can make a pressure bleader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivwarrior Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 I've been thinking of getting one of THESE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 nice price. i wonder what other models that cap would fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyShackleford Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 All you need is these things: speedbleeder.com Basically a new bleeder nipple with a one-way valve, so you unscrew it, pump the pedal to pump through new fluid, then close it. They even sell a little IV bag attachment to fully contain the used fluid. Awesome product. Used on my 1997, about to install on my 2006. Makes bleeding an easy one-man job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrinerMonkey Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I installed the speedbleeders on my old Passat and they worked great. I have a mighty vac though so I will probably try that out this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrinerMonkey Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Another thing... I have heard of the power bleeders causing brake fluid reservoirs to explode so I am wary of them. Talk about a mess... no thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggs753 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 They can if you go above 13psi on the BG flush/bleeder.Need to regulate the airflow.Hose and a bottle works well too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrinerMonkey Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I heard of people at least claiming they only went to 10 or so PSI and had their reservoir shatter. Problem is those reservoirs aren't designed to be under any pressure so I wouldn't trust it. Mighty vac or speed bleeders work just as well with no danger of breaking anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 All you need is these things: speedbleeder.com Basically a new bleeder nipple with a one-way valve, so you unscrew it, pump the pedal to pump through new fluid, then close it. They even sell a little IV bag attachment to fully contain the used fluid. Awesome product. Used on my 1997, about to install on my 2006. Makes bleeding an easy one-man job. +100 I have speedbleeders on my car and my motorcycle. They make the job almost effortless. I also have a Motive Power Bleeder that works, but to be honest I prefer the speedbleeders hands down. Much simpler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
km580 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Is there a specific sequence to bleed the brakes? Someone told me Subaru's have to be done in a certain order. Fat people are hard to kidnap!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Subaru Brake Bleed order: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1462239 1. passenger front 2. driver rear 3. driver front 4. passenger rear All the brake info you could ever want: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1430598 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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