dotframe

So I have my first track day this weekend and I bought some Motul 600 and black label Motive to flush my brake system one day this week.

I have read all of the threads and the renntech article on the procedure but still had a few questions.

1 - Since I'm not going with ATE Blue, it will be tough to tell when I've flushed all of the old fluid. Are there any tricks to use when the old and new fluids aren't really all that different in color?

2 - Is flushing the ABS necessary or will the stock fluid mix ok with the Motul 600 once I trigger ABS?

Any other tips for first time brake bleeder/flusher?

Ubermensch

1- It is a little tougher when the fluids are the same color. Sometimes I use a clear tube going from the caliper to the container and then backlight it with a flashlight. That helps me distinguish the colors a bit better. Otherwise, I have a pretty good feel for the volume of fluid that needs to be extract from each caliper for a flush. ~0.5L from the PR, ~0.25L from the DR, ~0.15L from the PF, ~0.1L from the DF.

2-No, it's not necessary to flush the ABS unless you introduce air into the system.

KrazyK

Yes +1, but I think noob is spelled n00b for maximum effect.

Sneaky Pete

You should be able to see a darker color than lighter color when bleeding the brakes. Lighter color shows fresh fluid. The Motive bleeder is a BIG plus. Once you get used to the sequence and what to look for it should take about 15 minutes when all 4 tires are off.

ivangene

HINT - I dont actually put fluid in the bleeder.....just air

this saves me time and I dont end up with fluid left over in my bleeder...it takes a little caution but I prefer this technique

Sneaky Pete

I do the same thing. Much cleaner to deal with. Just make sure not run the resoviur (sp?) dry. You only a couple tablespoons out each bleeder screw.

dotframe

Thanks for the tips. I've considered the dry technique but honestly I'd rather deal with cleanup than worrying about stopping to refill.

ivangene

it's OK...I did it ONCE that way....

you will do fine.