sprintamx

Can the screen-cup insert in the reservoire neck be removed? If so, how?

Doing a pad switch and working towards a full flush and bleed, but I could not figure out how to remove the cup for direct access to the fluid. The cup rotates freely and has ridges/notches that look like they should "line up" somehow. Did not want to pry or pull too hard since the plastic is light and flexible and would probably tear or crack.

Thanks.

sprintamx

Should've mentioned that the car is a '99 C2.

Thanks,
Aaron

redridge

why do you want access? use your bleeder to push out the old fluid. Once empty, put new fluid in.... Sorry Im not directly answering your question.... Im assuming you want to siphon out the old fluid.

ivangene

I removed mine, it was a PITA - then I sucked the old fluid out.. I would not do it again though, seems it wasnt worth it in the long run.....

LVDell

Very simple to remove. Needle nose pliers on the reinforced plastic on the top side of the screen basket and pull straight up. Comes right out. I have done dozens of brake bleeds and flushes for the local coffee crew and the 996's range from 1999 to present and there is no difference.

You'll want to remove it so you can get as much of the old fluid out of the reservoir as well as for adding fluid. Then fill with new fluid and start the flush.

sprintamx

That's the info/confirmation I was looking for--Thanks!

And, yes, this is about flushing more than bleeding. I'm switching from ATE Superblue to Motul 600 for my next event and need to get all of that blue outta there!

Another question is the "actual" volume of fluid in the system: If memory serves, the manual states that brake fluid capacity is 0.4 liters? If I've got that number correct, is that the entire system, or just the reservoire? I don't want to start the flush without enough fluid on hand. I've got four bottles of the Motul, which should be more than enough . . .

Thanks again,
Aaron

LVDell

It's just under a liter (so you are probably thinking of the reservoir itself). I always have 2 liters to do a flush since you do NOT want to run out!

4 bottles of motul is 2 liters if I remember.

sprintamx

Yes, each bottle is 500 ml / 0.5 L. Need to plan these things well in advance and err on the side of having a healthy reserve because Motul is not available locally--at least I haven't found it yet.

LVDell

I made the mistake on my very first fluid change using only 1 liter and heard the "sucking" sound of air. Ended up having to drain it all and start over with 2 new liters as I didn't want the old and new mixed. ARGH! Lesson learned.

sprintamx

Yeah, often mistakes are the best teachers.

Thinking ahead, which caliper is the farthest from the MC? Conventional wisdom says right rear, but after only taking a quick peek underneath I could see how the lines are run and whether there are any crossovers, etc.

LVDell

Order is as follows:
Passenger Rear Outer Nipple
Passenger Rear Inner Nipple
Driver Rear Outer Nipple
Driver Rear Inner Nipple
Passenger Front Outer Nipple
Passenger Front Inner Nipple
Driver Front Outer Nipple
Driver Front Inner Nipple

sprintamx

Muchas, muchas gracias! Now, I only have myself to blame . . .

ivangene

torque the nipples too... ya dont want to over/under tighten them

Divot

Pervert.

sprintamx

I've worked hard to develop the right touch . . .

So, umm, what's the torque spec?