Brake Fluid Change

Chunk11 · May 4th, 2019, 22:53

Having watched CheshireD5's (SiRobb) video on youtube I feel fairly confident about bleeding the brakes. Couple of questions will 1 litre of fluid be enough? I am going to bleed the system myself with a 1 person easy bleed kit and do all four corners. I have read elsewhere about possibly needing VIDA to bleed the abs pump is this correct or do I not need to worry about this?

Thanks,

Chunk

Tannaton · May 4th, 2019, 23:43

You will probably need 2 litres. You don’t need a bleed kit, just some pvc hose and a jam jar....

First job though is to check all bleed nipples can be loosened.

When you say bleeding your brakes I assume you mean brake fluid change?

You don’t need Vida either.... but make sure you don’t empty the reservoir.

Chunk11 · May 5th, 2019, 06:52

Yes just meant a brake fluid change. Thanks for the help I will get two litres just to be on the safe side.
Would it be worth spraying some penetrating fluid on the bleed nipples for 20 mins before trying to loosen them?

SwissXC90 · May 5th, 2019, 07:37

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Originally Posted by Chunk11

Would it be worth spraying some penetrating fluid on the bleed nipples for 20 mins before trying to loosen them?

Yes but give it a few sprays over a couple of hours...

Tip: when exposing any under-body parts, cleaning them of road grime is always worthwhile.

XC90Mk1 · May 5th, 2019, 07:49

I would use the easy bleed so much easier. I bled both my cars and as I was doing 2 treated myself to a sealy pressurised header kit, wouldn’t be without it!

2l I would buy.

Also I know this sounds basic but don’t forget with wd40 to take care not to get it on discs and contaminate then.

double99 · May 5th, 2019, 11:36

you will need about 2 litres

Bob Meadows · May 5th, 2019, 12:32

Clean each valve & remove any rust: ~
I would make sure that all the bleed nipples are free before you do anything- just crack each off it turn and then tighten up again. The last thing you need is a valve that won’t move for whatever reason that will halt the work.
Bob

Chunk11 · May 6th, 2019, 10:58

Thought I would check the front bleed nipples today to make sure they move! Bit of plus gas penetrating fluid and a light wire brushing combined with an 11mm socket and good news both turned freely.
Due to the wife working and me being on daddy day care duty I won’t get chance to do the brake fluid change until the middle/end of the week.
Hoping the rear will be just as easy fingers crossed.

May 4th, 2019, 22:53	#1
Chunk11 Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 10:39 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Manchester	Brake Fluid Change Having watched CheshireD5's (SiRobb) video on youtube I feel fairly confident about bleeding the brakes. Couple of questions will 1 litre of fluid be enough? I am going to bleed the system myself with a 1 person easy bleed kit and do all four corners. I have read elsewhere about possibly needing VIDA to bleed the abs pump is this correct or do I not need to worry about this? Thanks, Chunk __________________ Volvo XC90 2007 57 plate D5 Geartronic 135,000 miles with a Shark Performance Remap!

May 4th, 2019, 23:43	#2
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 00:22 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	You will probably need 2 litres. You don’t need a bleed kit, just some pvc hose and a jam jar.... First job though is to check all bleed nipples can be loosened. When you say bleeding your brakes I assume you mean brake fluid change? You don’t need Vida either.... but make sure you don’t empty the reservoir. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

May 5th, 2019, 06:52	#3
Chunk11 Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 10:39 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Manchester	Yes just meant a brake fluid change. Thanks for the help I will get two litres just to be on the safe side. Would it be worth spraying some penetrating fluid on the bleed nipples for 20 mins before trying to loosen them? __________________ Volvo XC90 2007 57 plate D5 Geartronic 135,000 miles with a Shark Performance Remap!

May 6th, 2019, 10:58	#8
Chunk11 Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 10:39 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Manchester	Thought I would check the front bleed nipples today to make sure they move! Bit of plus gas penetrating fluid and a light wire brushing combined with an 11mm socket and good news both turned freely. Due to the wife working and me being on daddy day care duty I won’t get chance to do the brake fluid change until the middle/end of the week. Hoping the rear will be just as easy fingers crossed. __________________ Volvo XC90 2007 57 plate D5 Geartronic 135,000 miles with a Shark Performance Remap!

May 5th, 2019, 07:49	#5
XC90Mk1 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 16th, 2024 13:43 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Na	I would use the easy bleed so much easier. I bled both my cars and as I was doing 2 treated myself to a sealy pressurised header kit, wouldn’t be without it! 2l I would buy. Also I know this sounds basic but don’t forget with wd40 to take care not to get it on discs and contaminate then.

May 5th, 2019, 11:36	#6
double99 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2019 20:23 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Riga	you will need about 2 litres

May 5th, 2019, 12:32	#7
Bob Meadows Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:33 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: STANDISH LANCASHIRE	Clean each valve & remove any rust: ~ I would make sure that all the bleed nipples are free before you do anything- just crack each off it turn and then tighten up again. The last thing you need is a valve that won’t move for whatever reason that will halt the work. Bob

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