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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 06:49 AM
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Does anyone know the quantity needed for bleeding both clutch and brakes? I looked all around and in the service manual and didnt find anything specific.

I was going to buy 2 liters of ATE brake fluid. I did bleed brakes once about 4 years ago, I think it needed 1 liter or slightly more for the brakes. So I am thinking 2 liters should be good enough for both. Anyone know for sure?
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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There's no set amount. It all depends on how much you let run through the system at each wheel . I probably overdo it at around 2 quarts. The clutch doesn't require much at all.
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Thanks Dave for the quick response.

2 liters is slightly more than 2 quarts. I am doing a complete flush for the brakes (I have brembos which may require slightly more fluid.) I have ATE blue now and I will replace it with ATE Gold. Is 2 liters all that I need to order for both brake and clutch then?

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Yes. I have Brembos too. The clutch only holds a few ounces of fluid so it almost doesn't count.
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