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YOUR RESEARCHBrake Fluid Reservoire
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Fill with new fluid and start the flush
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Once it's closed, fluid stops running through the bleeder.
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Tighten by hand and then a slight tightening to makes sure it is seated.
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I have done dozens of brake bleeds and flushes for the local coffee crew and the 996's range from 1999 to present and there is no difference.
Can the screen-cup insert in the reservoire neck be removed? If so, how?
Doing a pad switch and working towards a full flush and bleed, but I could not figure out how to remove the cup for direct access to the fluid. The cup rotates freely and has ridges/notches that look like they should "line up" somehow. Did not want to pry or pull too hard since the plastic is light and flexible and would probably tear or crack.
Thanks.
why do you want access? use your bleeder to push out the old fluid. Once empty, put new fluid in.... Sorry Im not directly answering your question.... Im assuming you want to siphon out the old fluid.
Very simple to remove. Needle nose pliers on the reinforced plastic on the top side of the screen basket and pull straight up. Comes right out. I have done dozens of brake bleeds and flushes for the local coffee crew and the 996's range from 1999 to present and there is no difference.
You'll want to remove it so you can get as much of the old fluid out of the reservoir as well as for adding fluid. Then fill with new fluid and start the flush.
That's the info/confirmation I was looking for--Thanks!
And, yes, this is about flushing more than bleeding. I'm switching from ATE Superblue to Motul 600 for my next event and need to get all of that blue outta there!
Another question is the "actual" volume of fluid in the system: If memory serves, the manual states that brake fluid capacity is 0.4 liters? If I've got that number correct, is that the entire system, or just the reservoire? I don't want to start the flush without enough fluid on hand. I've got four bottles of the Motul, which should be more than enough . . .
Thanks again,
Aaron
It's just under a liter (so you are probably thinking of the reservoir itself). I always have 2 liters to do a flush since you do NOT want to run out!
4 bottles of motul is 2 liters if I remember.
Yes, each bottle is 500 ml / 0.5 L. Need to plan these things well in advance and err on the side of having a healthy reserve because Motul is not available locally--at least I haven't found it yet.
I made the mistake on my very first fluid change using only 1 liter and heard the "sucking" sound of air. Ended up having to drain it all and start over with 2 new liters as I didn't want the old and new mixed. ARGH! Lesson learned.
Yeah, often mistakes are the best teachers.
Thinking ahead, which caliper is the farthest from the MC? Conventional wisdom says right rear, but after only taking a quick peek underneath I could see how the lines are run and whether there are any crossovers, etc.
No torque specific number. Tighten by hand and then a slight tightening to makes sure it is seated. It doesn't need to be as tight as you can get as the valve itself just just pushed down a ball valve that closes the line. Once it's closed, fluid stops running through the bleeder.
Don't regret asking that. There is a bleeder nipple for the clutch on top of the case. There is a DIY with pics over on Renntech.org that shows it. I've also attached it for you.
Aaron, thank you for the kind words. It is my pleasure. Believe it or not, I actually enjoy helping out. Just ask the long list of users that frequent my garage
