:: ECS Tuning :: How To Change Your Cars Brake Fluid
Oct 3, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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:: ECS Tuning :: How To Change Your Cars Brake Fluid
Porsche brakes should be flushed and bled every two years, starting from the date the vehicle was built. For race cars, it may be necessary to bleed the brakes before each track event or, if the pedal becomes soft during an event, to bleed between sessions.
For many owners this is an often overlooked part of car maintenance. Fresh brake fluid has a significantly higher boiling point than old fluid, allowing harder braking without fade. Frequent bleeding with fresh fluid allows brake components to last longer. A well maintained brake system can help you avoid ever having to replace calipers, master cylinder or an expensive ABS control unit. The bleeding process, done properly, removes air bubbles from the hydraulic system, resulting in firmer brake pedal feel and more linear, responsive braking performance. Too much air in the system can be dangerous and result in the pedal sinking to the floor.
Over the years we've had many customers ask "hey how hard is it to change my brake fluid". To help keep things 'easy' we put together a little DIY to aid you in your next brake fluid change.
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Nov 29, 2012 | 04:21 PM
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Now it's time to upgrade your 996 Turbo brakes to a Big Brake Upgrade Kit you have always wanted. This is a complete vehicle kit that includes oversized brake rotors and calipers, performance brake pads, and ECS Exact-fit stainless steel reinforced brake lines, for front and rear axles. Get this done and out of the way before spring comes around.
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Feb 7, 2013 | 05:27 PM
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Remember brakes should be flushed and bled every two years, starting from the date the vehicle was built. This is a great time to get this detail done before spring.
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Feb 25, 2013 | 04:40 PM
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Thank you for a well-done explanation. By far, best I've seen. Answered questions I suspect many of us were embarassed to ask. Again, Thank you.
Jun 26, 2013 | 05:23 PM
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Bleed your front and rear brakes with one easy to use tool
This Schwaben brake bleeder wrench has just the right bend to allow brake bleeding without having to remove the wheel on many cars!
This is a great time saver, especially when paired with speed bleeders.
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