Changing Brake Fluid at 10k AMSOIL or HD - Page 2

n8dc · #11 06-29-2009, 01:46 PM

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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.

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krussell · #12 06-29-2009, 02:16 PM

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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.

casique · #13 06-29-2009, 05:15 PM

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

wldbill · #14 06-29-2009, 05:40 PM

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

sifularson · #15 06-29-2009, 05:48 PM

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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.

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/

tpmurray · #16 06-29-2009, 06:26 PM

You can bleed ABS without the Digital Tech.

1FLTRI4ME · #17 06-29-2009, 07:54 PM

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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.

ddwyer · #18 07-05-2009, 09:24 PM

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.