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PostPosted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 7:00 am 
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Anyone know the approximate volume of a saloon brake system? Running dual circuit MC, no servo, 7.5" callipers. Just want to make sure I have enough on hand before I fill.

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And while we are on the subject - single system with booster and the clutch system :wink:

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No idea but you lose a bit when you bleed them. Plus brake fluid is a handy thing to have around. Top up the fluid as your pads wear and throw on the neighbours car if they're annoying.

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 8:28 am 
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A litre would possibly do it but it would be good to have more on hand in case you have trouble bleeding the systems, as already pointed out. If you've been working on the brakes, a good flush is always a good idea anyway.

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 9:41 am 
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the entire braking system is less than one of the small bottles - 500ml? when I do a flush I usually have half an old bottle laying around and put that through, then crack open a fresh one (different colour) and put that through and have some left over


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