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Old Apr 16, 2025 | 03:10 PM
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If and when changing\flushing the DOT 4 fluid and the old fluid looks clear, how can you tell when the old fluid has been flushed?

When checking my front brake fluid level, I noticed moisture behind the rubber cap, but none in the DOT 4 fluid itself.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2025 | 06:23 PM
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You can use a moisture meter for brake fluid, if it's clear and dry it's good.
 
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Originally Posted by Glenn Gorman
If and when changing\flushing the DOT 4 fluid and the old fluid looks clear, how can you tell when the old fluid has been flushed?

When checking my front brake fluid level, I noticed moisture behind the rubber cap, but none in the DOT 4 fluid itself.
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Old Apr 16, 2025 | 08:34 PM
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I have that meter. But how to tell when the lines are flushed? My reserve showed 3-4%. Now it shows 1%. By how to tell when the lines are flushed too?
 
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Empty the bottle the drained flush fluid goes into, then flush a little more into the bottle so the fluid is clear then measure it. Once you are at or below 1% you are good.
 

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catch and test a small sample of the just bled off fluid.
 
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To properly bleed one with ABS you need the software to cycle the abs while bleeding. I use Daytona Twin Tec. You can do a manual regular bleed, but the equipment cycles the abs while bleeding to ensure complete flush and new fluid in the ABS unit.
 

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Yes, I do have an ABS flush tool. Great suggestion for bleeding into a separate container.
 
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