Brake Fluid

[timothy]

Originally Posted by Tool Pants

On our work on cars days I usually use 2/3rds of a liter, which includes the clutch.

That's because you're a pro by now. We newbies need the full two cans

[Tool Pants]

Well, I did figure out a way to bleed a caliper twice as fast....

[DaveE]

Originally Posted by Tool Pants

Well, I did figure out a way to bleed a caliper twice as fast....

Ha Ha!! That's an awesome set-up!

[JoshMD]

What's the best brake fluid to use? ATE Blue?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by JoshMD

What's the best brake fluid to use? ATE Blue?

ATE blue is what I used and I'm very happy. I think they also offer an ATE gold so that way you can alternate colors. This way you know when the old stuff is flushed out.

[Tool Pants]

For a normal brake fluid change you do not need a PST2 if you have traction control or PSM. You do need it however if you are changing the fluid because those components have been replaced.

The manuals also say you need to hold down the clutch pedal when bleeding the clutch. You don't need to do this unless you have just replaced the master cylinder.

Originally Posted by Tool Pants

For a normal brake fluid change you do not need a PST2 if you have traction control or PSM. You do need it however if you are changing the fluid because those components have been replaced.

The manuals also say you need to hold down the clutch pedal when bleeding the clutch. You don't need to do this unless you have just replaced the master cylinder.

Tool Pants, does this hold true for the 987 too? I thought you needed the PST2 for the 987 Boxster.

Originally Posted by Tool Pants

For a normal brake fluid change you do not need a PST2 if you have traction control or PSM. You do need it however if you are changing the fluid because those components have been replaced.

The manuals also say you need to hold down the clutch pedal when bleeding the clutch. You don't need to do this unless you have just replaced the master cylinder.

Can you elaborate on how you do bleed the clutch then TP? I am doing this soon and need all assistence.

[FTD]

Originally Posted by Tool Pants

For a normal brake fluid change you do not need a PST2 if you have traction control or PSM. You do need it however if you are changing the fluid because those components have been replaced.
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I did my research on this particular relationship and found similar statements. Unless one is also replacing master cylinder or other major component thank you for your confirmation. I am back to saving $150.00!