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Old 06-28-2009, 12:17 AM   eBay Motors   #1 (permalink)
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Brake Fluid Flush

There are several things needed when working on your truck in the heat!

I picked up a cheap bulb pump and drained all the old brake fluid in the reservoir out. I used a keeper pin to keep the hose from flopping out of the drain pan.




Next: just pour in the New Fluid, Fill to the MAX line. and replace the cap on the Reservior.
Be sure to check after each wheel topping off the reservior.

You will start at the Right Rear, Left Rear, Right Front, and finish at the Left Front.

I then connected a one man Bleeder Kit. AutoZone for like $6.99

You will have to plce the bleeder bottle at a point abover the bleeder screw, mine had a magnet.


Next insert the tapered adapter into the bleeding screw hole.
Open Bleeder Screw 3/4 to 1 turn


Now press the brake pedal fully three to four times (I only did 3 since 4 would over fill the bottle and leak out)
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Old 06-28-2009, 12:18 AM   eBay Motors   #2 (permalink)
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you will see the dirty brake fluid clear after about 5 to 6 cycles.

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Old 06-28-2009, 06:38 AM   eBay Motors   #3 (permalink)
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Man nice write up!!! Wish I would have had that kit prior to me doin mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 06-28-2009, 06:41 AM   eBay Motors   #4 (permalink)
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I cheat when bleeding brakes. I have a vacumn gun!!!!! Nice write up too!!!!
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good write-up!!
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Old 06-28-2009, 08:57 AM   eBay Motors   #7 (permalink)
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Thanks, Hope it helps!

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I cheat when bleeding brakes. I have a vacumn gun!!!!! Nice write up too!!!!
I'd like to see that, I almost went that direction but couldn't let go of the $50 for it.
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Looks black and burnt alright, how many miles you have on that fluid?

Along with the HB flush, how's she feel now?

Power Steering/Hydro-Boost Flush
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Looks black and burnt alright, how many miles you have on that fluid?

Along with the HB flush, how's she feel now?

Power Steering/Hydro-Boost Flush
That brake fluid has about 72,000 miles on it.
Drives Great!

but I'm not done, I'm adding more brake and Power Steering fluid when it gets here.
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Old 10-01-2009, 01:01 PM   eBay Motors   #10 (permalink)
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After you do the bleed do you have to refill the reservoir?
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