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ValiantOne
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flushing brake system
« on: October 25, 2007, 05:21:25 PM »

Hey All,

I have heard of people flushing their brake systems out with alcohol before switching from dot 3 to dot 5 fluid.

My problem is that the brake system is FILTHY!!!! I am hesitant to put new wheel cylinders in and then gunk 'em up with all that lovely brown MUD that is in the system now.

Anyone have a magic trick for cleaning the lines out? Thanks!

Chris 
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Chris Evrard
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Re: flushing brake system
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2007, 05:43:51 PM »

I just did the brakes on My 60 Comet. I was replacing master and all 4 wheel cyls. I just blew compressed air through all the lines. My fluid looks nice now.
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Re: flushing brake system
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2007, 05:47:33 PM »

running a masters worth of fluid through the line should clean it.if not, then i would replace the lines.
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Re: flushing brake system
« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2007, 10:38:09 PM »

I would pull clean fluid through the lines first, then flush with alcohol.
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