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nsitu
11-01-2006, 07:03 AM
Should the brake fluid on my Ts magna 4cyl be changed on a regular basis? The reservoir is still full.

How much does it usually cost to change the fluid? Does the whole system need to be bleed?

gst74
11-01-2006, 10:09 AM
Brake fluid should be drained, the systems flushed with new fluid and then replaced with new fluid every 18 months or 30,000 km.

turbo_charade
11-01-2006, 10:45 AM
^Yep and properly bled with a quality fluid. You will need at least 2 bottles for a complete flush, so your only looking at around 20-30 bucks depending on which fluid you get.

My brake fluid is 120 a bottle :doubt:

nsitu
12-01-2006, 08:43 PM
How many ml's of brake fluid is needed? 1 litre?

dot 4 fluid?

Can I do this? since i already do my oil changes and brake pad changes by myself and have the gregory's manual or should it be left to mechanics/wheel alignment people?

If i can do it myself can it be done with front hoisted then back hoisted or does the whole car need to be off the ground and all wheels taken off first?