Changing Brake Fluid at 10k AMSOIL or HD

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Jun 29, 2009 | 12:46 PM

#11

n8dc

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From: Michigan

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Originally Posted by Wecroft

Damn,,,,guess I'd better change the brake fluid in my truck. It's been in there since 1997 and 156,000 miles.

..Im with you... I maybe could wake one morning after 100k and think maybe i outta change my brake fluid today ????????? Naaawwwww.

Jun 29, 2009 | 01:16 PM

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krussell

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Originally Posted by ddwyer

I'm going to flush my brake system during my 10k. Should I put the Harley-Davidson DOT 4 back in, or should I switch it to the AMSOIL (I know opinions are like......)?

Also, does anyone have a recommendation for a one man bleeding device - would be nice to have since I won't have an extra set of hands.

Do you have ABS? The service manual indicates you have to use the HD Digital Technician to properly bleed the brakes w/ABS.

Jun 29, 2009 | 04:15 PM

#13

casique

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From: Lorton, VA

Speed bleeders are the simplest way to do a one man bleed job. They are inexpensive and work like a dream.

Jun 29, 2009 | 04:40 PM

#14

wldbill

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Speedbleeders are the way to go. Do a search, there are a lot of threads here on them.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...-bleeders.html

Jun 29, 2009 | 04:48 PM

#15

sifularson

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From: Longview, Washington

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Originally Posted by ddwyer

The absolute best bleeding device to use is to change your bleeders to Speed Bleeders. Believe me. I'm a retired mechanic. These things are the best thing to come along for brakes in years.

Get the bleeders and the hose/bag for catching the old fluid.

http://www.speedbleeder.com/

Jun 29, 2009 | 05:26 PM

#16

Potato_Potato

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You can bleed ABS without the Digital Tech.

Jun 29, 2009 | 06:54 PM

#17

1flhtk4me

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From: Billings,Mt.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddwyer

Should I put the Harley-Davidson DOT 4 back in, or should I switch it to the AMSOIL

If you want to pay more then go with those.
Any quality brake fluid will work.

Jul 5, 2009 | 08:24 PM

#18

ddwyer

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From: Oviedo, FL

I swapped out all the brake fluid, both front and rear, and replaced it with AMSOIL. I have practice next Sunday so I'll see how it responds to the heat, since we've had some ridiculous temperatures down here.

I ended up buying the $7.99 brake bleeder from Autozone - worked nice and easy.