Clutch Fluid / Brake Fluid Capacity
04-13-2020, 11:48 PM
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Clutch Fluid / Brake Fluid Capacity
I cannot seem to find this answer anywhere. I am getting ready to replace my clutch (and completely flush the fluid) and then also flush my brake lines completely. I just have no idea how much fluid to buy. Any good approximates out there? thank you
04-14-2020, 06:45 AM
#2
Drifting
Well, to completely flush the system one to two quarts will do. The problem is you can't drain the front of the brake master, so you are stuck diluting what is there as you flush until everything is clean. If you have a scan tool and can do an automated ABS bleed, then then 2 quarts for sure.
IF you have a remote bleeder on your clutch, it takes a lot less, maybe 4 oz at the most. If you are using the "ranger method" then just a couple ounces. There will be lots of opinions about whether the Ranger method is effective. Probably there will be replies to this. My position is a remote bleeder is needed, and I put one on every manual trans C5/C6 I ever owned. What a pain to put one on a C6Z06, but worth it. C5's are easier, but a good sized job nonetheless to install a remote bleeder.
IF you have a remote bleeder on your clutch, it takes a lot less, maybe 4 oz at the most. If you are using the "ranger method" then just a couple ounces. There will be lots of opinions about whether the Ranger method is effective. Probably there will be replies to this. My position is a remote bleeder is needed, and I put one on every manual trans C5/C6 I ever owned. What a pain to put one on a C6Z06, but worth it. C5's are easier, but a good sized job nonetheless to install a remote bleeder.
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04-14-2020, 06:56 AM
#3
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Well, to completely flush the system one to two quarts will do. The problem is you can't drain the front of the brake master, so you are stuck diluting what is there as you flush until everything is clean. If you have a scan tool and can do an automated ABS bleed, then then 2 quarts for sure.
IF you have a remote bleeder on your clutch, it takes a lot less, maybe 4 oz at the most. If you are using the "ranger method" then just a couple ounces. There will be lots of opinions about whether the Ranger method is effective. Probably there will be replies to this. My position is a remote bleeder is needed, and I put one on every manual trans C5/C6 I ever owned. What a pain to put one on a C6Z06, but worth it. C5's are easier, but a good sized job nonetheless to install a remote bleeder.
IF you have a remote bleeder on your clutch, it takes a lot less, maybe 4 oz at the most. If you are using the "ranger method" then just a couple ounces. There will be lots of opinions about whether the Ranger method is effective. Probably there will be replies to this. My position is a remote bleeder is needed, and I put one on every manual trans C5/C6 I ever owned. What a pain to put one on a C6Z06, but worth it. C5's are easier, but a good sized job nonetheless to install a remote bleeder.
Car is going into the shop next week (clutch and exhaust) I will be adding the remote bleeder... I just wanted to make sure I had enough to do both brakes/clutch while it is getting worked on.