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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 02:21 PM
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i know i can use the brake fluid for the clutch fluid..but how much should i get..i want to flush my brakes and and clutch fluids..i was going to buy the ATE blue..will one can of that do both or do i need to order 2?
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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I did this last weekend. Flushed both brake and clutch

used around 250/300ml for the clutch, and around half a ltr for the brakes.

Others will chime in with more accurate #
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 03:02 PM
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I can't rememer the oz but I used 1 large and 1 small bottle of brake fluid when I did the brakes and clutch. I made sure to really flush out the old stuff until the new fluid came out clear.

I had quite a bit of leftover fluid, but I figured I did not want to be in the middle of the job and run out.

If I had to do it again, I could do it with just one large bottle FWIW.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 03:03 PM
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One liter should be enough for both.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 06:14 PM
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I would like to do this as well, but don't know how to flush the clutch. Guess I need to look that up. I've done the brakes before.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by gomarlins3,Apr 17 2006, 07:14 PM
I would like to do this as well, but don't know how to flush the clutch. Guess I need to look that up. I've done the brakes before.
Same thing (assuming you used the pedal method). The bleed valve is harder to get to, under the car by the clutch slave cylinder.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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^Thank you.
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 07:14 AM
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there is a DIY for the clutch fluid in the FAQ at the top.

also 1 liter should be enough for both. you can't "save" the fluid either once you've opened it. discard any remaining fluid when you're done.
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Wisconsin S2k,Apr 18 2006, 07:14 AM
you can't "save" the fluid either once you've opened it. discard any remaining fluid when you're done.
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 10:40 AM
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thanks for the info guys
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