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Old 02-26-2018, 07:46 AM
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Thinking about having my brake fluid changed on XK8 1999 and this time having it flushed by machine instead of old school bleeding each wheel off. But I am using Pentosin Super DOT4 like always. Any thoughts on the machine method? Dave in Tampa
 
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What machine? I'm behind the times but to the best of my knowledge the only 'machine' used on a brake fluid flush is simply a pressure bleeder. Easier, faster....but I doubt that the end result is any different


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I use Eezibleed which takes pressure from the spare wheel.

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A reservoir for the new brake fluid and a one person operation as there is no pedal pumping required.

There are many other versions available based on this same principle.

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I do the same, using a low pressure. Works fine for my car and should with these.
 
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Well had the fluid replaced via BG machine with my Pentosin super DOT4 today took less than One hour watched them do it, was impressed road tested the car brakes good tried a few stops at 60 and 70 stopped straight as an arrow. So will see how thing progress.
 
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