flushing clutch and brake fluids!

jamesj1996 · 11-11-2014, 04:57 PM

hey guys quick question..i know that if only bleeding the clutch nd brakes 2 bottles of RBF600 racing fluid is enough...but what if im flushing? is 3 enough or do i need 4??

Read T · 11-11-2014, 05:08 PM

Last time I did my brakes I used about 1L , and maybe 500mL for my clutch. Not sure if that helps. It's always good to have a spare one though!

jamesj1996 · 11-11-2014, 05:15 PM

well did u flush or bleed? i currently have 3 and wanna flush both so i ordered another one

JARblue · 11-11-2014, 05:19 PM

Three 500ML bottles should be plenty. 1-2 bottles should be good for a full flush of the brake system. The clutch system doesn't use near as much fluid and should be good with ~1/2 bottle. But as stated, an extra bottle never hurts.

jamesj1996 · 11-11-2014, 05:39 PM

ok yeah i got 4 bottles

SouthArk370Z · 11-11-2014, 05:40 PM

FWIW, I did a quick web search and the shelf-life of unopened brake fluid is 2-5 years, depending on which manufacturer/source you ask. If kept in a controlled environment (eg, HVACed garage/house), I wouldn't be afraid to double those figures.

40 to 332 · 11-11-2014, 06:15 PM

As indicated by others, a complete "flush" of the brake system requires about 1.5 liters of brake fluid. To flush the clutch system requires 250 - 300 mL.

jamesj1996 · 11-11-2014, 06:19 PM

so basically 2 and a half for the brakes and around half for the clutch? i got 4 just incase

jamesj1996 · 11-11-2014, 06:22 PM

oh no wait sorry 3 for the brakes and about half for the clutch

40 to 332 · 11-11-2014, 06:22 PM

You're good to go. I think AK posted a DIY on how to change the brake fluid using a power bleeder. You might want to check it out.

jamesj1996 · 11-11-2014, 06:58 PM

last thing is, is it bad if i only bleed the clutch nd brakes? i ask because right now i only have regular dot 4 fluid not rbf600 racing fluid...so if they mix is that bad? will i get full effect of the rbf 600? or should i just flush

JARblue · 11-11-2014, 07:29 PM

I think you are asking about emptying the system then refilling it vs bleeding new fluid through system as you drain the old fluid. While emptying completely and then refilling is typically ideal, a good bleed can accomplish virtually the same amount of contaminant removal.

Don't worry about it mixing. First, suck out all the dirty fluid you can from the reservoir and then refill it with fresh fluid. Make sure you bleed enough to get nice fresh fluid coming out the bleeder valve. You should have plenty of fluid to do this since you got the extra bottle.

jamesj1996 · 11-11-2014, 07:35 PM

Thanks bro yeah im bringing it to a good buddy at nissan he does great work for great prices so im sure he will know everything u just told me

jamesj1996 · 11-11-2014, 08:42 PM

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JARblue · 11-12-2014, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jamesj1996

Thanks bro yeah im bringing it to a good buddy at nissan he does great work for great prices so im sure he will know everything u just told me

Just tell him you want a full flush and that you're putting in different fluid. If he's competent, he should take care of you.

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Originally Posted by jamesj1996

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11-11-2014, 04:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
jamesj1996 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: new jersey Posts: 291 Drives: 2009 370z cp sport Rep Power: 11	flushing clutch and brake fluids! hey guys quick question..i know that if only bleeding the clutch nd brakes 2 bottles of RBF600 racing fluid is enough...but what if im flushing? is 3 enough or do i need 4??

11-11-2014, 05:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	Last time I did my brakes I used about 1L , and maybe 500mL for my clutch. Not sure if that helps. It's always good to have a spare one though! __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

11-11-2014, 05:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Three 500ML bottles should be plenty. 1-2 bottles should be good for a full flush of the brake system. The clutch system doesn't use near as much fluid and should be good with ~1/2 bottle. But as stated, an extra bottle never hurts. jamesj1996 likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

11-11-2014, 05:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	FWIW, I did a quick web search and the shelf-life of *unopened* brake fluid is 2-5 years, depending on which manufacturer/source you ask. If kept in a controlled environment (eg, HVACed garage/house), I wouldn't be afraid to double those figures. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

11-11-2014, 06:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
40 to 332 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kimberley, BC, CANADA Posts: 447 Drives: 13 370Z BS M6 Sport Rep Power: 439	As indicated by others, a complete "flush" of the brake system requires about 1.5 liters of brake fluid. To flush the clutch system requires 250 - 300 mL. JARblue likes this.

11-11-2014, 05:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
jamesj1996 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: new jersey Posts: 291 Drives: 2009 370z cp sport Rep Power: 11	well did u flush or bleed? i currently have 3 and wanna flush both so i ordered another one

11-11-2014, 05:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
jamesj1996 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: new jersey Posts: 291 Drives: 2009 370z cp sport Rep Power: 11	ok yeah i got 4 bottles

11-11-2014, 06:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
jamesj1996 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: new jersey Posts: 291 Drives: 2009 370z cp sport Rep Power: 11	so basically 2 and a half for the brakes and around half for the clutch? i got 4 just incase

11-11-2014, 06:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
jamesj1996 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: new jersey Posts: 291 Drives: 2009 370z cp sport Rep Power: 11	oh no wait sorry 3 for the brakes and about half for the clutch

11-11-2014, 06:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
40 to 332 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kimberley, BC, CANADA Posts: 447 Drives: 13 370Z BS M6 Sport Rep Power: 439	You're good to go. I think AK posted a DIY on how to change the brake fluid using a power bleeder. You might want to check it out. jamesj1996 likes this.

11-11-2014, 06:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
jamesj1996 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: new jersey Posts: 291 Drives: 2009 370z cp sport Rep Power: 11	last thing is, is it bad if i only bleed the clutch nd brakes? i ask because right now i only have regular dot 4 fluid not rbf600 racing fluid...so if they mix is that bad? will i get full effect of the rbf 600? or should i just flush

11-11-2014, 07:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I think you are asking about emptying the system then refilling it vs bleeding new fluid through system as you drain the old fluid. While emptying completely and then refilling is typically ideal, a good bleed can accomplish virtually the same amount of contaminant removal. Don't worry about it mixing. First, suck out all the dirty fluid you can from the reservoir and then refill it with fresh fluid. Make sure you bleed enough to get nice fresh fluid coming out the bleeder valve. You should have plenty of fluid to do this since you got the extra bottle. jamesj1996 likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

11-11-2014, 07:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
jamesj1996 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: new jersey Posts: 291 Drives: 2009 370z cp sport Rep Power: 11	Thanks bro yeah im bringing it to a good buddy at nissan he does great work for great prices so im sure he will know everything u just told me

11-11-2014, 08:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
jamesj1996 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: new jersey Posts: 291 Drives: 2009 370z cp sport Rep Power: 11	????

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