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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Cliffo B on 27 February 2009, 11:56:24

Title: Brake Fluid Capacity Full system
Post by: Cliffo B on 27 February 2009, 11:56:24

Going to renew the brake fluid on Miggy along with disc and pad renewal on all wheels. I need to know how much fluid to get I've looked everywhere possible on the forum, and even in Haynes without success, just a rough guide will do. I believe Dot 4 to be the proper grade.Hope someone knows, I'll simply think of a number then double it, and surplus left will be on garage shelves, along with everything else as I am a hoarder and can't help it  :( :'( Thanks all, :y :y

Title: Re: Brake Fluid Capacity Full system
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 February 2009, 12:01:41

Not sure on full capcity but, I use 1 litre for a full change and flush

Title: Re: Brake Fluid Capacity Full system
Post by: Kevin Wood on 27 February 2009, 12:04:00

It's best to buy only what you need, as well, as it deteriorates nearly as badly in a half empty bottle as it does sitting in your fluid reservoir.

I got some on TC last time I was at the stealers and, IIRC, it was very reasonably preiced.

Kevin

Title: Re: Brake Fluid Capacity Full system
Post by: ians on 27 February 2009, 12:20:28

I think Haynes says .5L which is not enough in practice. I would go a for a 1 L bottle.

Title: Re: Brake Fluid Capacity Full system
Post by: Cliffo B on 27 February 2009, 19:58:27

So if I got 2Ltrs I should be ok for a generous system flush.Thanks for all your help, oh and Kevin "IIRC" whats this? At a guess surprise-surprise.Might be nice to know of a manual of translateory text,To use to analyse of course. Only :-[ :y :y

Title: Re: Brake Fluid Capacity Full system
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 27 February 2009, 20:02:45

IIRC = If I Remember Correctly

Title: Re: Brake Fluid Capacity Full system
Post by: Welung666 on 27 February 2009, 20:05:32

Have a look HERE (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1160943435) for your abbr. :y

Title: Re: Brake Fluid Capacity Full system
Post by: Seth on 27 February 2009, 20:08:15

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So if I got 2Ltrs I should be ok for a generous system flush.Thanks for all your help, oh and Kevin "IIRC" whats this? At a guess surprise-surprise.Might be nice to know of a manual of translateory text,To use to analyse of course. Only :-[ :y :y

Take a look into the 'Omega FAQ' section.
Under the sub-heading at the top of the first page, click on 'Common Acronyms' - they're listed there.
HTH ....... !

Title: Re: Brake Fluid Capacity Full system
Post by: Cliffo B on 27 February 2009, 23:58:16

Thanks  :y just copied them for reference  ::)which very important one is missing from acronyms :o Think I know who it is but am not sure of the exact words ;)