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menendez1293 · 08-13-2013, 07:24 PM

So I got a GTO Clutch Resivour while at the fest and while installing I was gonna change and bleed my brake and clutch system to get rid of my old brake fluid that is 4 years old now. My question is how much brake fluid should I buy to clean out each caliper, Brake Master Cylinder, and the clutch master cylinder? Also what fluid do you guys recommend? Right now I was looking at Amsoil DOT 4 fluid but am open to any other good fluid for street use.

Nick S · 08-13-2013, 09:39 PM

I plan to use Motul 600RBF. Plan on at least 3-4 pints to fully flush everything. Me I ordered plenty of extra. I think I have 7 or 8 pints of Motul 600RBF. I need to get to the dealership to have them do an "Autobleed" with the Tech II. That's the only way to bleed the old fluid out of the abs module. The Tech II actuates the module while they have the pressure bleeder hooked up to the car. After you do that once then you could bleed the brakes on your own in the future.

Fast6.3 · 08-14-2013, 01:20 AM

you need a little over 2 pints 3 should be enough if you dont want to take it to the dealer just leave the key on that should keep the abs module active and you can bleed from there also. If you dont get it all it wont harm anything you can also buy the blue brake fluid that way when blue comes out you know for sure you got it all

JDP Sales · 08-14-2013, 12:04 PM

2-3 pints should cover the brakes, I would add on a 4th if doing the clutch as well. We use Motul RBF600 almost exclusively. It's good stuff.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

mp51998 · 08-14-2013, 01:20 PM

+1 for Motul RBF 600. Buy extra so you have it when you need it.

08-13-2013, 07:24 PM	#1
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	How much brake fluid? So I got a GTO Clutch Resivour while at the fest and while installing I was gonna change and bleed my brake and clutch system to get rid of my old brake fluid that is 4 years old now. My question is how much brake fluid should I buy to clean out each caliper, Brake Master Cylinder, and the clutch master cylinder? Also what fluid do you guys recommend? Right now I was looking at Amsoil DOT 4 fluid but am open to any other good fluid for street use.

08-13-2013, 09:39 PM	#2
Nick S Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Verona, WI Posts: 1,924	I plan to use Motul 600RBF. Plan on at least 3-4 pints to fully flush everything. Me I ordered plenty of extra. I think I have 7 or 8 pints of Motul 600RBF. I need to get to the dealership to have them do an "Autobleed" with the Tech II. That's the only way to bleed the old fluid out of the abs module. The Tech II actuates the module while they have the pressure bleeder hooked up to the car. After you do that once then you could bleed the brakes on your own in the future. __________________

08-14-2013, 01:20 AM	#3
Fast6.3 Drives: 2016 2SS coupe 2015 3LT Stingray Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: El paso texas Posts: 880 View My Garage	you need a little over 2 pints 3 should be enough if you dont want to take it to the dealer just leave the key on that should keep the abs module active and you can bleed from there also. If you dont get it all it wont harm anything you can also buy the blue brake fluid that way when blue comes out you know for sure you got it all __________________ Ported intake manifold and throttle body kooks 2" headers no cats

08-14-2013, 12:04 PM	#4
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	2-3 pints should cover the brakes, I would add on a 4th if doing the clutch as well. We use Motul RBF600 almost exclusively. It's good stuff. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

08-14-2013, 01:20 PM	#5
mp51998 Drives: Black 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: S. Texas Posts: 1,817	+1 for Motul RBF 600. Buy extra so you have it when you need it.