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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 02:27 PM
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Brake fluid flush

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First -Is it absolutely neceassary at 30K
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 02:29 PM
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Is it in the owner's manual at 30k? If it is in the manual, do it. If it isn't, don't unless you want to switch to a higher performance fluid.
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 02:29 PM
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Its pretty easy, Im doing it myself today.

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...=speedbleeders

Speedbleeders make the process so much easier!
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 02:30 PM
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probably not *necessary* unless you do track-type activities in your 8, but a good extra maintenance thing to do, never hurts to have fresh brake fluids in the system

no actual DIY thread I know of, but it is identical to any other cars with hydraulic braking system :p (ie bleed from farthest wheel to closest to the resevoir)
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH
probably not *necessary* unless you do track-type activities in your 8, but a good extra maintenance thing to do, never hurts to have fresh brake fluids in the system

no actual DIY thread I know of, but it is identical to any other cars with hydraulic braking system :p (ie bleed from farthest wheel to closest to the resevoir)
I would check the shop manual on that zoomzoomh... I have never done a brake fluid change on a car with abs before but I seem to recall that there is a special procedure or sequence becuase the ABS pump is in between the master cylinder and the wheels.
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 02:54 PM
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actually that IS what the shop manual says for brake bleeding/flushing procedure... have shop manual in pdf files :D
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 08:52 AM
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Thanks for the help-and the hint on Speed bleeder=- made the job a snap!
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