:: ECS Tuning :: How To Change Your Cars Brake Fluid
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10-03-2012, 01:34 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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02-07-2013, 05:25 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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03-04-2013, 05:09 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!
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03-04-2013, 05:28 PM
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When it comes to brake fluid, the last thing you want is to make a mess. This fluid is extremely dangerous so it’s best to keep it in a container, rather than on your floor. These Catch Bottles attach to your suspension components via a stainless lanyard and feature a return nipple to prevent spills.
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04-04-2013, 02:36 PM
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Oil can get all over crossmembers, hoses, and lines during a filter removal. Eliminate the mess and channel that oil into a drain pan. Bend in any way that you can think of. Wrap it, twist it, and keep it in place as it drains oil away. A mess free solution for oil filters, drain plugs, tight places, or anywhere else you don't have much room.
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06-06-2013, 05:13 PM
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Genuine Pig® Mat is the better way to soak up drips, spills and splatters and spend more time repairing vehicles. Handy combo includes three rolls and a PIG Magnetic Roll Holder.
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