Brake Fluid For Stock Calipers

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08-26-07 | 08:56 PM

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chuckb

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are you guys sure 1 liter is enough for a thorough flush. I'm about to do mine too and I'm ordering the fluid. if I run out, there's no auto place around here that sells the same stuff so I'd be screwed. I think I'm just going to get 2L.

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08-26-07 | 09:10 PM

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Lexmex

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Originally Posted by GSteg

I leave my engine on this time around when bleeding the brakes because if you leave it at the "on" position, the ABS motor will keep on running and eventually your battery will be drained unless you're quick enough. My battery died on me, but then again, I usually pump a lot just to make sure the fluid is gone.

I guess it depends on the equipment you have. A buddy of my uncle has a rack where we can take off all 4 tires and do it relatively quickly, but I can imagine if having to do it one by one, you would'nt want it in the on position.

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08-26-07 | 10:12 PM

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I dont know if the RX has the same type of brake system like us GS guys. Unless we have a Lexus scanner (big bucks), we have to manually leave the ignition in the 'on' position, otherwise fluid wont pump out as much.

However I still dont see the advantage of this setup over the traditional brakes setup.