New Brake Fluid vs Old, a visual inspection

[mashriqain]

Today I took a sample of 10 ml from Toyota DOT3 Brake Fluid and another 10 ml from the car's brake fluid reservoir. I am not sure what to make of it. The new DOT3 fluid is almost clear, it is not possible to notice it in the photo due to background (do not have any other photo) but it does have a very slight yellowish colour while the old fluid from car is very dark.

The question, the new DOT3 colour is supposed to be lightly yellow? and it becomes dark as it ages? or how does it go? Here is the comparison, left is new, right is old.

P.S. If anyone ever performs this procedure, please take care with the syringes. It is possible to take off the needle part and do the process with just the plunger which is what I recommend. If you have to use it including the needle part then make sure you are up for it. Remove the plastic cover from needle ONLY & ONLY when you take it to top of the bottle/reservoir and put it on/back as soon as you are done. Just pull it from the bottle/reservoir and put the cover. You do not want to "inject" yourself empty or worst, with Brake Fluid :).

[Xulfiqar]

your old fluid is worn out - replace it. New brake fluid only shows its light tinge when in larger volume. in a pipe or syringe its usually clear

[mashriqain]

your old fluid is worn out - replace it. New brake fluid only shows its light tinge when in larger volume. in a pipe or syringe its usually clear

Already planning it, "planning" since I have to either get it done myself at home using the vehicle's own jack (which isn't safe) or I will have to instruct the mechanic about every single thing. FIRST and FOREMOST, the "dibba" with "hose" they use is not transparent, the hose short and again not transparent. I'll have to get my own transparent bottle with long aquarium pipe so the difference of old and new can actually be noticed while doing the flush, to stop at the correct moment. Surely going to raise some eye brows :D.

I wonder if it would be possible to do all four without actually taking off the tyres?

[syncview]

Yes it is
Do it on a ramp or on Jack stands

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[capsat]

without removing wheels it is possible over a ramp or a lift.

[Xulfiqar]

I am seeing that some people now are going DIY proper. rather than claiming mechanic work as their DIY.

[StrikerX]

I am seeing that some people now are going DIY proper. rather than claiming mechanic work as their DIY.

I've a question, my car has ABS (mashriqain as well), is the method to drain the oil same as when draining from a non-ABS car? or we need to bleed once and then cycle ABS from scanner and then bleed again? (more oil will be used this way as well of course.)

Car in question is Toyota Axio.

[margallar]

^because the amount of stupidity in this country is too damn high

[Xulfiqar]

I've a question, my car has ABS (mashriqain as well), is the method to drain the oil same as when draining from a non-ABS car? or we need to bleed once and then cycle ABS from scanner and then bleed again? (more oil will be used this way as well of course.)

Car in question is Toyota Axio.

Its the same procedure, do not under any circumstances let the master cylinder reservoir go dry as it will ingest air.

[StrikerX]

Its the same procedure, do not under any circumstances let the master cylinder reservoir go dry as it will ingest air.

Yeah I know, so no need to cycle ABS from scanner and bleed again? and thanks

[Xulfiqar]

yep - you got it.

[cool_raja]

xulfiqar bhai i have a problem. my cars front right side bleeding valve is badly jammed. i myself and mechanic has tried to undo it but that thing dose not moves. fearing that too much force might break the valve i left it as it was, any idea what should i do?

[faiz.aslam.121]

xulfiqar bhai i have a problem. my cars front right side bleeding valve is badly jammed. i myself and mechanic has tried to undo it but that thing dose not moves. fearing that too much force might break the valve i left it as it was, any idea what should i do?

Spray some WD-40 on it and leave over a night so the valve can free itself. You can drive the car meanwhile.

Btw, question to the experts- Is it possible to bleed brakes doing a solo DIY?
There are many guides online, but I would love some first hand experience on what to do and what not.

car: Suzuki Swift w/ABS.

[mianaasim]

xulfiqar bhai i have a problem. my cars front right side bleeding valve is badly jammed. i myself and mechanic has tried to undo it but that thing dose not moves. fearing that too much force might break the valve i left it as it was, any idea what should i do?

Tried WD-40?

[mianaasim]

Yeah I know, so no need to cycle ABS from scanner and bleed again? and thanks

Cycle ABS from scanner?
o bhai yeh kia science hai?

[mianaasim]

Spray some WD-40 on it and leave over a night so the valve can free itself. You can drive the car meanwhile.

Btw, question to the experts- Is it possible to bleed brakes doing a solo DIY?

Pai jee aisi konsi personal cheeze hai jo 2nd banday ko shamil karnay say expose ho jayay gee? Plzzzzzzzzz kisi dost ko pedal marnay betha de bhai.

[cool_raja]

Spray some WD-40 on it and leave over a night so the valve can free itself. You can drive the car meanwhile.

Btw, question to the experts- Is it possible to bleed brakes doing a solo DIY?

following is youtube link, watch till end
How To Replace Brake Fluid - EricTheCarGuy - YouTube

[faiz.aslam.121]

following is youtube link, watch till end
How To Replace Brake Fluid - EricTheCarGuy - YouTube

I love his episodes:)
Will watch it soon- Need to pay bill for Wingle tomorrow:P.
Thanks!

Pai jee aisi konsi personal cheeze hai jo 2nd banday ko shamil karnay say expose ho jayay gee? Plzzzzzzzzz kisi dost ko pedal marnay betha de bhai.

Who said something about it being personal?
I just don't know anyone who can be as focused while pressing and de-pressing the brake pedal or even understand what bleeding the brakes is. The cons of living in a village eh.

Cycle ABS from scanner?
o bhai yeh kia science hai?

I think ABS sign will show because it will think something is wrong with the brakes. The error code will have to be deleted.

Once I did some wannabe doughnuts in a muddy place- ABS light was on until I reached proper carpeted road. Kewl.

[mianaasim]

Come to lahore we will do full brake service of ur and my cars.

[faiz.aslam.121]

I am coming to Lahore Friday morning. Would've met ya, but I am going to be at the Airport from 3-5am hehe:)
500km trip- Woohooo...