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Old 04-11-2013, 01:52 AM
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Default How to suck out old brake fluid?

In a few of my past cars when doing a brake fluid flush I was able to access the fluid in the reservoir by sucking it out with syringe or something similar then starting with new fluid before bleeding each caliper. Looking at the OEM reservoir there is a screen which I was able to remove, but under that is a round float that goes up and down and does not give me any access to suck the fluid out? Can that be removed? how do you guys suck out the old fluid?

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My screen lifted out
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Originally Posted by RandyK1
My screen lifted out
I just said my screen came out too, but its whats under it that does not allow me access to suck it out.
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You're not suppose to get all the fluid out! suck out what you can then fill with new brake fluid. I had a kit and even then the hoses where to big, I attached a regular straw to the hose and got most out!
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Originally Posted by KingBaby
You're not suppose to get all the fluid out! suck out what you can then fill with new brake fluid. I had a kit and even then the hoses where to big, I attached a regular straw to the hose and got most out!
I understand not every car lets you suck all the fluid out, But some do and I like it that way so I can see if there is any dirt at the bottom. I guess not on this car.
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cant u jus stick the syringe or turkey baster in and push the floating thing around and suck?
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Old 04-11-2013, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by saywat?
cant u jus stick the syringe or turkey baster in and push the floating thing around and suck?
You will get maybe a little out that way, but probably not even half.
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Originally Posted by etkms
I understand not every car lets you suck all the fluid out, But some do and I like it that way so I can see if there is any dirt at the bottom. I guess not on this car.
The little kits from autozone will do the job...like I said I had to use a regular drink straw to get the all of it out...

Good luck man
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