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cleaned out brake and clutch lines - O=M=G
Written by pc800dork on 6/20/2009 at 06:35 pm

Here's how I did it - I have no idea if I went "by the book"

1 - Removed the reservoir lid. Sucked out the nasty fluid with a syringe body.
Cleaned the "poop" out with many Q-tips. Made sure all of the little holes were
cleaned out (with a toothpick).

2 - Filled with clean brake fluid - replaced cap.

3 - Put a tube (running into a can) over the corresponding bleeder nipple. Pump
and HOLD lever down with one hand > open bleeder nipple and let fluid escape -
DO NOT RELEASE LEVER > tighten bleeder - NOW YOU CAN RELEASE LEVER > Repeat
until fluid runs clean and clear. If you are cleaning a lot of crud out of your
lines, then you may have to pump a good amount of fluid through. So, every 4-5
times you bleed the screw, check the fluid level in the reservoir and refill as
necessary.

4 - When finished, check level of fluid again - refill as necessary - tighten
cap. Check brake/clutch. Done.

Others may feel free to chime in...


> Dork, the only part I don't understand is the pumping part. How did you pump
the fluid? And I thought I heard somewhere that cleaning the reservoir is a
delicate affair. Can't let any contaminants in? How did you prevent that. It
seems ridiculously easy to do, but I'm sure I could screw it up. I've got 13 YO
brake fluid & I need to do something.
>