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Old 02-28-2007, 10:42 PM
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So I've searched the forum and not found this exact question. I'm replacing the brake fluid with an aftermarket high temp version...but I see that the brake fluid reservoir also supplies the clutch. I don't need to be concerned about that, right, meaning that any good brake fluid will be ok for the clutch too...yes?

Do I need to worry about the old fluid that's in th clutch when I change out the new brake fluid?

Will I need more than a 500ml bottle of brake fluid?

Is this procedure for bleeding the brakes essentially correct for s197s : http://www.allfordmustangs.com/Detailed/58.shtml#Brake ?

Also, any gotchas replacing the pads...it seems from everyone's comments on the forum, it's pretty straight forward.

Thanks in advance...
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Old 03-01-2007, 12:30 AM
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Default RE: brake fluid and pads install questions

Yup, that bleed technique is fine.
I bought 2, 1 liter bottles of fluid when I did mine, Used a full bottle and some from the other.
I recommend ATE Super Blue Racing.
Its blue, so you can tell when your getting all the new stuff in.


I used a brake flush machine. It hooks up to all 4 bleeders and does them at the same time, kinda neat.
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Old 03-01-2007, 09:49 AM
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Thanks for the reply! Looks like I'll be getting some additional fluid before the weekend...
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