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Old 09-08-2008, 11:34 AM
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Default Simple brake fluid question
So i just picked up a B5. Looks like the guy had put above max brake fluid in the reservoir. Is it acceptable for me to just open the cap up and siphon out the excess fluid?

I'm assuming no since it will introduce air into the brake fluid. But it would be nice and easy...

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Default yes. that's fine. I use one of the baby nose suction thingies.
but, being slightly above is fine. it'll only go down as you use up your brake pads.

flush every 2 years or earlier.

a Motive brake bleeder is great investment.<ul><li><a href="http://www.germanautoparts.com/tools">http://www.germanautoparts.com/tools</a</li></ul>
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turkey thing works good too. wife might not like you stealing it though
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Default or submerge a hose in a bottle with some brake fluid and attach to bleeder... when you
pump the brakes, the submerged hose will not allow air back in.
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still want to get the fluid out of the lines... no?
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Default of course, for bleeding, but Rotorhead is just asking if it's ok to remove fluid above the max
line by removing the cap on the tank and taking some out.
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I have a $1 turkey baster from a Dollar store. Its about 5-6yrs old ,with my funnels in garage.
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Default misread... I was about to flush the fluid out of my blazer and my mind isn't working
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