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| '''Regular Flush Every Two Years'''
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| Brake fluid DOT4 is hydroscopic (absorbs water) and needs to be exchanged every two years under the maintenance schedule. A local dealer quoted $95 for this task. Plan for between 1-1.5 hrs if you DIY.
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| '''Warnings'''
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| * It is critically important to use the DOT rating specified in the owner’s manual.
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| * Brake fluid is hazardous. Wear latex gloves, safety glasses, and protect the paint of your car.
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| '''DIY Brake Fluid Flush'''
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| * Suck out old fluid in reservoir using a miti-vac or a turkey baster.
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| * Top off with NEW UNOPENED DOT-4 PLUS fluid ONLY!
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| * Connect Power Bleeder which has been filled with NEW UNOPENED DOT-4 PLUS fluid!
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| * Pressurize the brake system with the Power Bleeder (138KPa (20 psi) via the integrated pump).
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| * Bleed all four callipers, LR, RR, LF and then RF.
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| * Inspect for leaks.
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| * Depressurize the system, CAUTION: DO NOT SPRAY THE FLUID, otherwise you will be getting a new paint job.
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| * Do a manual check of brake pressure
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| * Make a final check of the level of fluid in the brake reservoir.
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| * Record Brake Flush in Maintenance Records.
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| * Dispose of old brake fluid responsibly .
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| TIP: If possible alternate brake fluid colour from one flush to the next. The difference in colour gives good confidence that everything is flushed out.
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| '''Quantity of Brake Fluid Required for a Thorough Flush'''
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| It will use about 3L for a full and thorough flush.
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| The following video shows how to completely flush and replace the Brake Fluid using the Pressure Vacuum method.
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| '''Complete Video'''
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| |{{#ev:youtube|https://youtu.be/GfosobLjGQE|320|center|W220 Brake Fluid Flush (By Masood)|frame}}
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