Brake fluid capacity.

[blade7]

I'm changing the brake fluid in my 91 turbo, and I can't find the fluid capacity listed. Last time I bought 5 litres, and had to bin over half of it.

 

[dlknight]

5 litres!! 1 litre should be more than enough, I've never used more than 1 litre unless I've bled far too much.

Brake Fluid - Changing / Brake Bleeding

 

[blade7]

I just did a search and between 1-2 litres seems plenty. Bear in mind I just changed the front calipers and lines, so there was air in there. I bought the 5 litres around 5 years ago, and it was cheap then. Plus I didn't know that once the container was opened the fluid started absorbing moisture.

 

[Eldavo]

I used less than a litre and had enough left to subsequently fill and bleed the clutch too.

 

[blade7]

Probably could have got away with a litre. But the eezibleed bottle was getting low on the last caliper, and I didn't want it to run dry.

 

[blade7]

I used less than a litre and had enough left to subsequently fill and bleed the clutch too.

What method did you use to bleed the clutch? The clutch fluid in my car is at least 16 years old.

 

[Eldavo]

Eezibleed - brake and clutch cap are the same size

 

[blade7]

Did you just push the fluid through using the Eezibleed, or use the clutch pedal at the end? Over the years I've read reports of it being a PITA, that's why I haven't changed the fluid so far.

 

[dlknight]

I used a similar device to the Eezibleed but way more usable and easier, especially if doing it on your own. No need to touch the clutch pedal (although I like to give it some good solid presses after the first bleed and then bleed a bit more off in case you dislodge any trapped air bubbles).

Sealey Vs820 Brake And Clutch Bleeding System (was significantly cheaper when I purchased, quick browse reveals exact copies under different brands for less).

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000ROARTI/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My clutch hard line could do with replacing as I slightly rounded one of the union nuts when removing. I was considering to change my setup to a flexible braided line all the way from the master to the slave. That way you can remove the slave cylinder and raise it above the master when bleeding, Plenty of DIY kits on ebay / amazon it would seem.

 

[vitesse]

I've tried my Sealey Easibleeder several times after making a heavy steel baseplate to sit it on using its magnet,Not as good as my longstanding alternative named Irene trained to stamp down the pedal at requested moments.
Clutch slave cylinder is usually a pig to get bubble free but the female stamp does help considerably.
It does require patience (on both parties).
Brakes are a lot easier where I normally use vent tubes with 1way end valves fitted.

 

[dlknight]

I've tried my Sealey Easibleeder several times after making a heavy steel baseplate to sit it on using its magnet,Not as good as my longstanding alternative named Irene trained to stamp down the pedal at requested moments.
Clutch slave cylinder is usually a pig to get bubble free but the female stamp does help considerably.
It does require patience (on both parties).
Brakes are a lot easier where I normally use vent tubes with 1way end valves fitted.

Unfortunately (or maybe sometimes fortunately) I don't have an "Irene" to press pedals for me