How much brake fluid is needed for brake flush?

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Jun 11, 2014 | 09:36 PM

Tedjay

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How much brake fluid is needed for brake flush?

I'm going to try flushing my brake fluid - it'll be a first time for me. 2012 RK w/ABS. I have a MityVac.

My question is how much brake fluid will I need to flush both front and rear? Is one 12oz bottle enough? Or should I buy two? Or three?

I don't want to buy too much but then again I don't want to run out in the middle of the job.

Thanks!

Jun 11, 2014 | 09:48 PM

TheGrandPoohBah

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You should have enough.
One bottle did the trick for me.
I just changed my '11RKC, fluid still looked good.
Piece of mind, I guess.

Jun 11, 2014 | 11:30 PM

SmokeyJoe101

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I just did mine and the clutch, one bottle was enough.

Jun 11, 2014 | 11:52 PM

BrownSanta

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1 bottle was more than enough i used the valvoline synthetic

Jun 12, 2014 | 12:14 AM

ynots

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One will be plenty. Be sure and use the proper fluid for your system

Jun 12, 2014 | 06:16 PM

Tedjay

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Thanks, one 12 oz. bottle it is then.

Jun 12, 2014 | 06:38 PM

tibadoe

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Was planning on flushing the brake system this weekend myself. Picked up one bottle and ready to go.

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Jun 12, 2014 | 09:05 PM

SCJE8

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Originally Posted by Potato_Potato

I flush the system every year and pull a whole bottle through each time. Once the seal is broken on the bottle air and water is introduced.

Potato_Potato is right...once you pop the top...use the contents of the entire bottle. You don't want to store it on the shelf.

I did front and rear just a few weeks ago...one bottle was plenty.

Steve