Brake system flush, Removing silicone fluid |
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Brake system flush, Removing silicone fluid |
EJP914 |
Apr 18 2021, 06:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 262 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Monroeville, PA Member No.: 821 |
I am trying to flush out the rest of the silicone fluid installed by previous owner from my brake system with alcohol using one of those pressure bleeder tanks. Have 3 of the lines closed off with old brake lines crimped shut while working on the one open. I am not running the old silicone fluid thru the new calipers. Pump line is attached to brake fluid reservoir. I can pump the tank up to 10 lbs or a bit more and get alcohol running thru the two front lines.
I cant get anything out of the rear lines. Not enough pressure at 10 lbs? Is there something in the brake system that would have closed off fluid flow to the rear brakes. Don't know where to go from here. Would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks. Ed |
Racer |
Apr 20 2021, 10:01 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 25-August 03 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 1,073 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
FWIW, when I swapped out silicone for DOT4, I also replaced the mastercylinder. If you remove the calipers you can blow them out as well. Ideally, rebuilding calipers is best too.
You can keep flushing.. drive.. flush.. drive again repeatedly to keep getting out traces of the silicone fluid left behind. |
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