'97 Grand Prix Brake fluid reservoir change
olopezm
04-29-2010, 12:53 AM
Hello I'm gonna change the brake fluid reservoir in m GP since the one installed has a crack on the top. Is it OK to extract the fluid with a vacuum pump or a hose from the reservoir and then take the reservoir out, put in the new one and refill the brake fluid? Or will I need to take apart the hole brake pump?.
Thanks in advance for your answers.
Oscar
Thanks in advance for your answers.
Oscar
Airjer_
04-29-2010, 09:50 AM
Shouldn't have to pull the master. Just like you said, suck it out, replace it, fill it and you should be good to go.
ricebike
04-29-2010, 10:13 AM
just don't forget to bleed the WHOLE system, starting from the furthest wheel
Airjer_
04-29-2010, 12:28 PM
Shouldn't have to bleed anything if your just replacing the reservoir. Of course the opportunity to flush the brake system since you have a clean reservoir and clean fluid is a good one!
ricebike
04-29-2010, 01:52 PM
wouldn't there be air introduced in the system?
well, if your brakes are spongy after you changed it; go ahead and bleed the whole system
well, if your brakes are spongy after you changed it; go ahead and bleed the whole system
Airjer_
04-29-2010, 02:36 PM
No, the rsevoir sits on top. As long as some fluid remains in the hole(s) in the master than the master will not be dry.
olopezm
04-29-2010, 04:17 PM
Hello airjer and ricebike, thanks a lot for our help guys I changed the reservoir and added some brake fluid and everything went fine. I already drove the car and I didn't have any problem with so I guess I did a good job and no air went into the system. About the system flush, I'm planning to do it untill next weekend. What should I do to flush the whole system?
I really appreciate your help guys, best regards...
I really appreciate your help guys, best regards...
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