:: ECS Tuning :: How To Change Your Cars Brake Fluid
#1
10-03-2012, 10:26 AM
:: ECS Tuning :: How To Change Your Cars Brake Fluid
Porsche brakes should be flushed and bled every two years, starting from the date the vehicle was built. For race cars, it may be necessary to bleed the brakes before each track event or, if the pedal becomes soft during an event, to bleed between sessions.
For many owners this is an often overlooked part of car maintenance. Fresh brake fluid has a significantly higher boiling point than old fluid, allowing harder braking without fade. Frequent bleeding with fresh fluid allows brake components to last longer. A well maintained brake system can help you avoid ever having to replace calipers, master cylinder or an expensive ABS control unit. The bleeding process, done properly, removes air bubbles from the hydraulic system, resulting in firmer brake pedal feel and more linear, responsive braking performance. Too much air in the system can be dangerous and result in the pedal sinking to the floor.
Over the years we've had many customers ask "hey how hard is it to change my brake fluid". To help keep things 'easy' we put together a little DIY to aid you in your next brake fluid change.
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#2
02-01-2013, 09:56 AM
Remember brakes should be flushed and bled every two years, starting from the date the vehicle was built. This is a great time to get this detail done before spring.
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#3
02-20-2013, 03:17 PM
Whether you want to bleed your brakes at home, or at the track, these units are highly portable, as well as durable thanks to their corrosion proof design. All bleeders come with a one-year warranty.
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#5
03-04-2013, 09:57 AM
Great video- Mike makes it look so easy! Does this kit come with the catch bottle as well?
Mike does seem to make it a little easier then normal. The kit does not come with a catch bottle but can be purchased separately.
#6
03-04-2013, 02:43 PM
Bleed your front and rear brakes with one easy to use tool. This Schwaben brake bleeder wrench has just the right bend to allow brake bleeding without having to remove the wheel on many cars!
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#8
03-05-2013, 08:25 AM
thanks for posting this...this is key to proper track maintenance.
#9
03-07-2013, 02:35 PM
This handsome, chrome-plated wrench is eight inches long for added leverage. Its double-ended six-point 11mm box ends put a no-nonsense grip on bleeder screws to prevent rounding, while the offset handle design protects your knuckles. Use this all new wrench with your Motive Brake Bleeder to make fast work of brake system fluid service.
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#10
03-15-2013, 02:05 PM
Vehicle fluids are messy and unpleasant to work with if you don’t have the proper equipment. With this new Power Fill Pro, you never have to make a mess of your garage again.Just pour your new fluid into the one or 2.5 gallon Power Fill tank, insert the spout into the transmission, brake or differential fill hole and pump the tank. These tanks come with a valve to control fluid flow, as well as Schrader Valve if you wish to pressurize the unit using shop air.
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#11
03-22-2013, 02:39 PM
Oil can get all over crossmembers, hoses, and lines during a filter removal. Eliminate the mess and channel that oil into a drain pan. Bend in any way that you can think of. Wrap it, twist it, and keep it in place as it drains oil away. A mess free solution for oil filters, drain plugs, tight places, or anywhere else you don't have much room.
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#12
04-04-2013, 02:52 PM
This 100% polypropylene mat will absorb just about anything that comes it's way. Throw it down on the floor during oil changes and other service to keep everything clean and dry without the mess of cat litter or oil sweep. No dust to track around, keeping your shop cleaner. It’s great for engine rebuilds, transmission tear-downs, and a great spot to keep oily tools during work. It’s compact, easy to use, and free of damaging grit and dust and reduces clean up time thanks to its absorbing technology. It can be air dried for reuse and it features easy-tear perforations that let you use a 1/2 pad for smaller spills; more efficient to save money and eliminate waste.
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#13
04-12-2013, 03:18 PM
Ever have to lay on the cold damp ground to repair your car? That will not happen again once you have this maintenance mat at your disposal.
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#14
05-02-2013, 02:53 PM
Professional grade gloves for the hard working DIY customer. On Pit row or in the garage, tough work requires tough equipment and that includes your gloves.
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#15
05-22-2013, 01:20 PM
Are you ready to make your fluid changing and bleeding jobs simple? Whether you need to extract differential, brake, engine or transmission fluid, this Power Extractor does the job brilliantly. Using the integrated hand pump creates a vacuum in the tank, drawing fluid into the unit through the attached tubing.This kit comes with a dipstick tube for oil changes and flexible tubing for brake bleeding. It has a 10-quart capacity high-density polyurethane tank, which is resistant to all chemicals.Whether you want to work on your vehicle at home, or away, these units are highly portable, as well as durable thanks to their corrosion-proof design.
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