Yes You Can - Brake Fluid Replacement

[sabunim5]

I just finished the last phase of my 12k mile service - Replacing the brake fluid. I will add my voice to the few others who have posted and said you do not need the BUDS to do it. It is like any other brake bleed with a few Spyder specific variations. The variations are spelled out in the shop manual. If you are really paranoid about throwing a code, like I am, just be sure and tie off the microswitch down by the brake pedal so it can't be tripped by excessive pedal travel while you are pumping the brake fluid out.

[groundeffect]

I just finished the last phase of my 12k mile service - Replacing the brake fluid. I will add my voice to the few others who have posted and said you do not need the BUDS to do it. It is like any other brake bleed with a few Spyder specific variations. The variations are spelled out in the shop manual. If you are really paranoid about throwing a code, like I am, just be sure and tie off the microswitch down by the brake pedal so it can't be tripped by excessive pedal travel while you are pumping the brake fluid out.

I am very interested to know how this proceduree went at home.

1. How long did it take?

2. So this can indeed be done at home, without BUDS?

3. Any thoughts/tips/tricks or comments on this and the Spyder specific variations?

Thank you in advance.
Cheers,
Dean

[sabunim5]

Sent you a PM.

[NautiBrit]

Can I assume that using a MityVac will negate the problem of depressing the brake pedal?

[groundeffect]

Can I assume that using a MityVac will negate the problem of depressing the brake pedal?

What is a MityVac?

Thanks.

[spyryder]

What is a MityVac?

Thanks.

It's a vacuum pump....suck the fluid out through the bleeder screws.

[sabunim5]

Can I assume that using a MityVac will negate the problem of depressing the brake pedal?

I didn't use one, but it sure should.

[Wildrice]

What is a MityVac?

Thanks.

Lots of youtube instruction sites---search the web--it available everywhere

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00265M9SS

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MityVac-800...-/400314048517

https://www.amazon.com/Mityvac-MV800.../dp/B00265M9SS

Start out by siphoning all old brake fluid from Master cylinder & refill with clean dot 4--don't let master cycl reservoir go dry while bleeding or else air will get sucked back in.
CAUTION: Dripping brake fluid on paint will eat-destroy the paint faster than anything else I have in my garage----cover the reservoir fender with some quality non saturable material for several layers of cloth towels
Darrell