Help: questions about replacing brake fluid

[Nick M3]

You can always put the Castrol in for the winter season.

[Roadstergal]

Swap pads first. Suck the old fluid out of the reservior, put in the pads, then suck out the stuff that's backed up from pushing the pistons in and bleed.

[rumatt]

Thank you, thank you, thank you...

Going out to play with the pads.

[elbert]

here ya go

vinyl tubing, 1/4" id, 3/8" od
tubing splice
cheapo water bottle

[Plaz]

Originally Posted by elbert

here ya go

vinyl tubing, 1/4" id, 3/8" od
tubing splice
cheapo water bottle

What does your bong have to do with anything?

[rumatt]

Hey Elbert! Thanks, that's pretty cool. I did pick up some 1/4" inside diameter at home depot and it fits fine. Changing brake pads is ridiculously easy. But I got stuck on the rear because I don't have an allen wrench large enough.

A few more questions, for those willing to put up with me:

1) The bentley says that the "mounting bolts" are self locking and must be discarded. WTF? Do people buy a new bolt every time they swap pads?

2) Do I need anti-squeel on the back of the track pads? Is that functional, or just for getting streed pads ultra-quiet

3) My hub/rotor's aren't the cleanest (pic 1). What would you attack that with?

4) I've got some red gunk (see pic 2.) It looks like rust in the blurry pictures, but in person it looked more like some kind of buildup. Should I be removing this with some kind of brake cleaner?

5) My "guide pin protective boot" is old and torn. (see pic 3) I'm thinking of replacing this after the track event, unless someone convinces me that's a bad idea.

Thanks

[elbert]

Originally Posted by Plaz

What does your bong have to do with anything?

[rumatt]

Originally Posted by Plaz

What does your bong have to do with anything?

I hear brake fluid works great in bongs. It cools the smoke nicely, give it a nice flavor. Just be careful not to take too many hits in succession - you might boil the fluid.

[elbert]

Hey Rumatt, you might want to get some hex sockets, allen keys suck.

1. Are the "mounting bolts" the bolts that hold the rotors in place? I replace them if they look rusted. They probably should be replaced regardless, but I will re-use them. Put a tiny dab of anti-seize.

2. I don't use anti-squeal, track or street.

3. wire brush

4. wire brush

5. You might want to replace it now, it can't hurt. You might want to get those solid bushings instead while you're at it.

of course, ymmv... after all, I apparently have a bong that may be in use

Originally Posted by rumatt

Hey Elbert! Thanks, that's pretty cool. I did pick up some 1/4" inside diameter at home depot and it fits fine. Changing brake pads is ridiculously easy. But I got stuck on the rear because I don't have an allen wrench large enough.

A few more questions, for those willing to put up with me:

1) The bentley says that the "mounting bolts" are self locking and must be discarded. WTF? Do people buy a new bolt every time they swap pads?

2) Do I need anti-squeel on the back of the track pads? Is that functional, or just for getting streed pads ultra-quiet

3) My hub/rotor's aren't the cleanest (pic 1). What would you attack that with?

4) I've got some red gunk (see pic 2.) It looks like rust in the blurry pictures, but in person it looked more like some kind of buildup. Should I be removing this with some kind of brake cleaner?

5) My "guide pin protective boot" is old and torn. (see pic 3) I'm thinking of replacing this after the track event, unless someone convinces me that's a bad idea.

Thanks

[rumatt]

Originally Posted by elbert

1. Are the "mounting bolts" the bolts that hold the rotors in place?

No, just the bolt that goes into the guide pin, to hold the caliper in position. According to the bentley, you need new ones every time you change the front pads.

Thanks for the other answers.

BTW, there's a chance I'll be in Columbus in June. If so, you, Andy and I should have a .