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Old 06-24-2011 | 04:08 PM
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Brake Fluid Change Volume?

Getting ready for a brake fluid flush and change. How much fluid do I need? Also, should I change the clutch fluid at the same time? I'll be going from OEM fluid to Motul RBF 600. Thanks!
 
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Old 06-24-2011 | 04:33 PM
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I sucked out most of the reservoir so I didn't have to dilute the new stuff too much, but I still needed the second can to get all the air out. I would buy two cans again since if the pedal doesn't feel right, you don't really have a choice but to use more. With that said, I think one can should do it, but it didn't for me.
 
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Old 06-24-2011 | 04:42 PM
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One bottle will do it. If you haven't done it before, get two, just to be safe. Motul is a track fluid--it'll grab water more than standard fluid--so be prepared to change or bleed more often.

If you haven't done the clutch before, do yourself a favor and have the dealer do it, or do it with someone else who has done it before. Lot's of threads on here of clutch bleeds gone bad...
 
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Old 06-24-2011 | 05:04 PM
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If your using a pressure bleeder ( http://store.motiveproducts.com/euro...-0100-p34.aspx ) then it will take 2 bottles of the RBF to do the brakes and the clutch. The clutch is much easier on the R56 then the R53. it's just a thumb tab that gets turned by hand.
 
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Old 06-24-2011 | 06:27 PM
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Even with the Motive, you can do it with one bottle--you leave motive empty, fill the brake fluid resvoir, and pump the motive with air. You have to watch the brake resevoir closely, and you have to refill it--it's a pain, but it can be done (somebody else on here--might have been keith--suggested that, it works).

If you fill the motive, it will require two bottles, like you said.
 
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Old 06-24-2011 | 06:48 PM
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Thanks for the info guys . Looks like it'll be 2qts. I'll have the pros do it as I don't have a clue how and don't like surprises when I hit the brakes! I know of the Motul's love of water and plan to change it twice as often from now on.
 
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Old 06-24-2011 | 08:39 PM
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When I do it manually I can do it with just one quart.
 
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Old 06-25-2011 | 07:42 AM
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I do brake flushes with two x 500ml bottles (approx one quart in total). I've never used a pressure bleeder
 
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