JT, you should be fine with one liter but I usualy recommend ordering two just for the oops factor. Nothing worse than running out at a critical time and having to scramble to find a bottle of compatible fluid.

 

Ok I'm cunfused. I just did my swap and just used a 10mm open end wrench on the flare nuts. No problems. Why would I have needed a flare nut wrench?

 

it's not necessary. I've done mine after 4 years of use. it was really hard to turn the nut. it would've been easier for me if I had the flare nut wrench. If I had this information prior to doing it, I would've not wasred 2 hrs trying to un tie that nut.

 

I use a powerbleeder made by Motive Products. Works pretty well. It pressurizes the brake fluid reservoir from the top.

Only thing to be aware of is that it does not work for the clutch (no room) so you still have to bleed the clutch by using the pedal.

It's probably simpler to bleed the brakes using the pedal method, but if you don't have a pedal-pusher....

 

It is my understanding that this method is the best one for a 1 man bleed.

 

I use a vacuum hand pump to suck fluid from each caliper for the first round, just get some pedal. then I call on an assistant (who invariably requires serious bribe) to press pedal while I do another round or two to make sure I've got a firm pedal and no air in lines. I've bled a lot of brake systems, with & without the vacuum pump, and I'm convinced it saves time.

Pressure bleeders for easy, one-man job, are touted by some of the most experienced guys on the MR2 DL. I haven't gotten one yet.

BTW I've always started from farthest cylinder/caliper.