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Frodo · 06-07-2009, 05:30 AM

Maintenance newbie question. Never having done any brake work myself before, I figured it was time I started. What’s the consensus between this (FTD-posted PDF) and the PedrosGarage technique (see http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site%203/Bleed%20the%20Brakes%20%26%20Clutch.html )?

One difference I noticed is that the PDF discussion has you pump out the fluid first, then lower the pressure, disconnect the line from the master cylinder reservoir, pour in the new fluid into the reservoir and the power bleeder, then pump it back up to fill the lines. Pedro just has you start out by putting the new fluid into the power bleeder before pumping it up and clearing the old fluid. Intuitively, Pedro’s technique seems to make more sense to me: easier, and less likely to introduce air into the system. Also, the Bentley manual seems to agree with this approach. And the comments above would seem to support that as well.

Any consensus on the 15 psi vs 20 psi? Bentley says "14-29 psi" so I would think 20 would probably be fine (?)

Pedro recommends alternating between the Blue Racing fluid and what he calls the Gold, to help you visually know when the old stuff has been replaced by the new. I assume what he calls ‘gold’ is the ATE TYP 200 Amber Brake Fluid. (See http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/ate/ate_type200_amber.jsp ) Right? Once you’re finished and out driving, is there any different ‘feel’ between these two products?

Finally, is online the best/only way to get this brand of brake fluid?

Thanks in advance.

06-07-2009, 05:30 AM	#10
Frodo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,999	Maintenance newbie question. Never having done any brake work myself before, I figured it was time I started. What’s the consensus between this (FTD-posted PDF) and the PedrosGarage technique (see http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site%203/Bleed%20the%20Brakes%20%26%20Clutch.html )? One difference I noticed is that the PDF discussion has you pump out the fluid first, then lower the pressure, disconnect the line from the master cylinder reservoir, pour in the new fluid into the reservoir and the power bleeder, then pump it back up to fill the lines. Pedro just has you start out by putting the new fluid into the power bleeder before pumping it up and clearing the old fluid. Intuitively, Pedro’s technique seems to make more sense to me: easier, and less likely to introduce air into the system. Also, the Bentley manual seems to agree with this approach. And the comments above would seem to support that as well. Any consensus on the 15 psi vs 20 psi? Bentley says "14-29 psi" so I would think 20 would probably be fine (?) Pedro recommends alternating between the Blue Racing fluid and what he calls the Gold, to help you visually know when the old stuff has been replaced by the new. I assume what he calls ‘gold’ is the ATE TYP 200 Amber Brake Fluid. (See http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/ate/ate_type200_amber.jsp ) Right? Once you’re finished and out driving, is there any different ‘feel’ between these two products? Finally, is online the best/only way to get this brand of brake fluid? Thanks in advance.