Paul H Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 Just received a Brake fluid tester £3.80 deld . Needs an AAA battery The calibration <1% <2% ok <3% <4% change fluid Tested my Vitesse ( Dot 4 last changed 3 years ago ) Brake test ok ie less than 1% Clutch test ok but 2% so marginal . To get reading completely immerse the pins Should I change Clutch fluid ? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 I would do it when the brake fluid needs it as then you'll have all the stuff out. Worthwhile due to the risk of corrosion in the clutch system... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 28 minutes ago, Paul H said: Should I change Clutch fluid ? Paul Yes. How easy is it? Simple, cheap to do, and peace of mind knowing it's done. So why worry about percentages and figures? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted February 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 Thanks will change clutch fluid . Re brake fluid change . What’s the procedure to minimise getting air into the system . Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 its a general recommendation to change every 2 years , a lot depends on use ,car storage etc you may just need a turkey baster and suck out the reservoir ...thats a bit mischievous with little usage that's where the moisture gets absorbed via the cap vent through normal breathing atmospherics ...................the best advice is yes flush some new through , those testers do give a good indication , so go with the result ..at least you are aware Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 the procedure is to just flush through with a soft pedal action and dont let the resv empty then no air will get in i always advocate have the catch bottle high above the brake keeps the tube and nipple threads air free Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 I just use gravity Paul and when clean fluid comes through tighten up the bleed nipple. Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 19 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: you may just need a turkey baster and suck out the reservoir ...thats a bit mischievous Pete Dangerous if the wifes about Pete. Tony, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 she doesnt baste anything............. just cremates it Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted February 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 6 minutes ago, poppyman said: I just use gravity Paul and when clean fluid comes through tighten up the bleed nipple. Tony. Hi Tony . Brake fluid is still clean so would have to measure before stopping Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 3 or so pumps of the pedal in each corner should swap old for new Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 well if youre going to open a bottle make sure you use as much as possible cos your tester will probably indicate its no good next time you want it😆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Paul H said: Hi Tony . Brake fluid is still clean so would have to measure before stopping Paul It just looked a bit murky the photo Paul, so it would be a bit difficult. Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 I aquired a vacuum Bleed kit. So far it has worked very well with 5 metre of brake pipe to the rear`s it makes for a simple one man job. I change the brake fluid every couple of years, ever since I lost braking on an incline, due to the fluid vapour locking. VERY "brown trousers". Spent all weekend changing the fluid on a campsite. (behind a pub). Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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