DIY: Brake fluid flush

**beeza** · 29-08-2009 06:53 PM

This write up is missing something...

When do you put the new fluid in?

confused..

**vinnY** · 31-08-2009 01:14 AM

7. As you are doing this, keep topping up the fluid in the master cylinder reservoir. You MUST make sure that the level in the reservoir does not drop below the low mark or else air will enter the system. This is a big NO NO!

theres your answer

**beeza** · 31-08-2009 04:05 PM

So you pour the new one into the old one?.. wouldn't they just mix or does it sit on top?..

**vinnY** · 31-08-2009 04:08 PM

well what you can do is suck as much old fluid out of the reservoir first then fill it up with new fluid before you start pumping
makes the job faster if you don't want to work through the old fluid

**beeza** · 31-08-2009 04:22 PM

AH,gotcha,cheers Vin!!

**beeza** · 13-10-2009 10:42 AM

Is it OK to use Castrol Dot 4 Brake fluid in my 96EK1 Civic?

I'm pretty sure it is but...

**Limbo** · 13-10-2009 01:41 PM

i do, i use the castrol response super dot 4, and its fine, even when tracking

**aaronng** · 13-10-2009 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by beeza

Is it OK to use Castrol Dot 4 Brake fluid in my 96EK1 Civic?

I'm pretty sure it is but...

Yup, that is fine. I use the same in mine if I can't get Honda fluid (which in Aus is also Dot 4)

**beeza** · 13-10-2009 02:05 PM

Thanks mate,I thought so but someone put the ol'

"You should only use genuine honda fluids in your Honda" line.

I was like - "BS"

Thanks Aaron!!

**aaronng** · 13-10-2009 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by beeza

Thanks mate,I thought so but someone put the ol'

"You should only use genuine honda fluids in your Honda" line.

I was like - "BS"

Thanks Aaron!!

If someone tells you that about brake fluid, just look at your brake fluid reservoir cap and it will say to use DOT3/DOT4 rated fluid. Doesn't say to use Honda.

However, on the newer Hondas, it says to use only Honda brake fluid. LOL.