What do you guys use to extract extra brake fluid from the reservoir?
#1
What do you guys use to extract extra brake fluid from the reservoir?
For years I had a small plastic extractor that worked really well and did not leak, but the handle finally broke. I thought I got it at Winding Road Racing, but I do not see anything similar there and the auto parts stores here are coming up blank.
What do you use that works well and does not leak for pulling out extra brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir when you swap to newer/thicker pads at track days? Thanks!
What do you use that works well and does not leak for pulling out extra brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir when you swap to newer/thicker pads at track days? Thanks!
#3
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As suggested a turkey baster would do the job just fine or you could even use a child's medicine syringe like they use to give babies cold medicine or the like.
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#7
Awesome, thanks! That looks very similar to what I was using in the past. Sounds like it seals well for you too? That had a turkey baster at Advanced Auto parts, but we tested it with water and it leaked all over the place and the last thing I want is to leak brake fluid on my paint as I pull it out of the engine bay.
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I have a 20ml syringe that I use. Nice and thin so it gets right to the bottom of the brake, clutch and power steering reservoirs.
If you have a pet shop (maybe?), or even horse/livestock feed shop (ie, Tractor Supply) nearby you can buy single units there for cents.
I tried the turkey baster and just made a mess of things, it's now in the bin. Don't waste your time or money.
If you have a pet shop (maybe?), or even horse/livestock feed shop (ie, Tractor Supply) nearby you can buy single units there for cents.
I tried the turkey baster and just made a mess of things, it's now in the bin. Don't waste your time or money.
#9
I have a 20ml syringe that I use. Nice and thin so it gets right to the bottom of the brake, clutch and power steering reservoirs.
If you have a pet shop (maybe?), or even horse/livestock feed shop (ie, Tractor Supply) nearby you can buy single units there for cents.
I tried the turkey baster and just made a mess of things, it's now in the bin. Don't waste your time or money.
If you have a pet shop (maybe?), or even horse/livestock feed shop (ie, Tractor Supply) nearby you can buy single units there for cents.
I tried the turkey baster and just made a mess of things, it's now in the bin. Don't waste your time or money.
Don't worry about the turkey baster. After testing it in the store with water it was pretty obvious that would never work.
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I picked up a 3 pack of syringes at Fleet Farm yesterday for about $3 which will probably last me a decade. You are supposed to thread a needle into the end, but I think they will work fine. They definitely seal a lot better than the one I was using and are even sterilized since they are for animal use. My brake fluid never had it so good.