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06-12-2014, 07:12 AM | #1 | |
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Brake fluid replace
1997 Riviera - 3.8 Liter, L36 - 141,715 miles
Two or three shops have suggested a Brake Fluid Change. I've put it off, it's never been done. This being the start of the 17th year in the 97 Riv, it shouldn't be neglected any longer. Any tips on brake fluid exchange? Is a retail shop ok? (like Goodyear), or a dealer with their GM'ist equipment? Are the BG products and services ok? not sure about their chemicals. What's the best advise? -Ed Last edited by edwinn; 06-23-2014 at 09:33 AM. |
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06-12-2014, 08:52 AM | #2 | |
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Re: Brake fluid replace
Save yourself some money. Look at owners manual for recommended fluid. Turkey baster, pull out what your can, refill. Drive it. Week or two later, repeat.
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Re: Brake fluid replace
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Here's another video of a guy 'draining' his brake lines: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K__9lR8yW6Y The tech that did the work was an old-timer grey headed guy, and that was good. He says it wasn't that bad compared to some he's seen. I've never the changed brake fluid in 16 years.. probably original. Good to go now! -Ed |
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Re: Brake fluid replace
Fairly simple.....suck out the reservoir....refill......and using a hand held vac pump with the reservoir attachment on it, suck out the lines, rr, lr, rf, lf(keeping fluid level in the reservoir full)....use Dot 3......
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