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> Changing Brake Fluid, I would like to change the brake fluid.
yuri_yermilov
post Sep 29 2008, 11:37 PM
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I've read in the service manual this "Brake fluid should be changed at owner request every second year or 30,000 miles (48,000 km)." Refered to VADIS and got a little confused as I don't wanna screw things I'd better ask you guys to get some confidence. Does anyone done it before?
If some one knows the proper way on changing the brake fluid please give detailed procedure. And should I buy the only Volvo Dot 4 brake fluid at the dealer?
Thank you in advance.
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post Sep 30 2008, 09:29 PM
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Just Google "bleeding brakes" and you will see a ton of info on how to do it. Here is one article that looks good: http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive...to/4213448.html

And FWIW, I don't think you have to use the "Volvo brand" fluid. I used Prestone DOT 4 that I picked up at Wal-mart at a good price.

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