mnea Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Having brake master cylinder replaced at shop and I assume they'll need to flush and replace the brake fluid. How much brake fluid should I need to replace the old and which brake fluid would you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocifero Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Having brake master cylinder replaced at shop and I assume they'll need to flush and replace the brake fluid. How much brake fluid should I need to replace the old and which brake fluid would you recommend? I'm not sure but Helms manual or Haynes manual should have your answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 It depends whether or not you have ABS or not. Usually around 1-1.5 L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnea Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 It depends whether or not you have ABS or not. Usually around 1-1.5 L Yes, ABS...Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnea Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 I'm not sure but Helms manual or Haynes manual should have your answer. Honda Service Manual says: "Always use Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system." Just curious if most of you go with the Genuine Honda DOT3 or some other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmgogo Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 ate superblue myself, but never had a problem with good ol store brand dot 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravesball20 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Honda puts that in the manual because they charge 2x as much for any fluids they sell (compared to normal shop stuff). It probably makes them a killing in the dealerships. I know this because they duly raped my sphincter when I had to get some coolant and a new hose from them. I certainly ain't using Honda branded anything from now on. It's a scare tactic. I mean if you dont want your car to break down or corrode they say you have to use their stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnea Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Thanks guys... Honda puts that in the manual because they charge 2x as much for any fluids they sell (compared to normal shop stuff). It probably makes them a killing in the dealerships... Makes me wonder if the shop I'm going to will just do the same thing and if I'd be better off buying some from a parts store and giving it to the shop. Any thoughts??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Go to the store to get a quote and ask what they use. Then go shopping. Most likely it will be cheaper if you just get it yourself, but some shops are good and don't try to make a profit out of every little thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnea Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Go to the store to get a quote and ask what they use... Ask the parts store what they use??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Sorry I meant the shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnea Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 8)np...Thanks!!! I was looking at Prestone and they offer a "Hi Temp", when is this recommended? What other brands, would ya'll recommend looking at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 brake fluid is brake fluid. as long as you get DOT 3 everything should be groovy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnea Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 Groovy...Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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