*The FL5 Track Junkie Thread*

[Rexpelagi]

I don't mind the changes; I just don't like getting the quick jacks setup ? I wish I had room for a more permanent setup.

1st world problems... ?

If you don't already have one, a power bleeder with the correct adapter makes it painless, as long as you keep an eye on the reservoir fluid level as you go.

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[TW00Si]

So you guys flush the brake fluid at the beginning of every season?

 

[Rexpelagi]

So you guys flush the brake fluid at the beginning of every season?

I usually don't do a full flush specifically but I do several good bleeds during the season every few events, which likely equates to at least a flush per year if not more.

 

[TW00Si]

I usually don't do a full flush specifically but I do several good bleeds during the season every few events, which likely equates to at least a flush per year if not more.

So you just put in a bit of new fluid after a few events. Got it.

 

[svvitch]

So you guys flush the brake fluid at the beginning of every season?

I have been. I just need to start a log book so I can track and not waste money.

 

[Rexpelagi]

So you just put in a bit of new fluid after a few events. Got it.

Yep, which doesn't mean it's right, but it's worked so far lol. However, the "a bit" of fluid is probably at least 250ml if not a full 500ml bottle - not sure what the system holds, but I'm guessing it's fully flushed within 2 "bleeds".

I also pay attention to differences in the pedal feel even around town - if it starts to feel off I'll do it regardless of timing.

 

[TW00Si]

I don’t track as much as you guys. Avg around 3 track days. So most of the time I don’t change fluids maybe after 2 seasons and never had issues or real feel changes.

 

[BigBird]

SRF is really good at being moisture phobic. opened bottles a year later still does not absorb moisture.

This car is my least favorite car to bleed. I can't pressure bleed since i can't find a cap that holds the pressure. And all the kits I found for a compressor never worked right or took way too long. My kids have been the best as we do it old school.

 

[PointByPatrol]

SRF is really good at being moisture phobic. opened bottles a year later still does not absorb moisture.

This car is my least favorite car to bleed. I can't pressure bleed since i can't find a cap that holds the pressure. And all the kits I found for a compressor never worked right or took way too long. My kids have been the best as we do it old school.

I use a vacuum bleeder connected to my air compressor.

 

[MooMoo]

SRF is really good at being moisture phobic. opened bottles a year later still does not absorb moisture.

This car is my least favorite car to bleed. I can't pressure bleed since i can't find a cap that holds the pressure. And all the kits I found for a compressor never worked right or took way too long. My kids have been the best as we do it old school.

hmmmm I had no issues using a pressure bleeder. This is the cap I got
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09SNNSLK7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

pressure stays where its suppose to be (I also use a smotive bleeder which is a copy of the motive one but imo better). I have used it once and was easy as pie

 

[MooMoo]

I flush every every year and by flush I just get almost a litter through which should be all of the fluid. I don't drain the system or anything like that, just get it through every caliper as much as I think is necessary and thats that. Then send the old shit back to FCP euro and get my $90 back

 

[Rexpelagi]

SRF is really good at being moisture phobic. opened bottles a year later still does not absorb moisture.

This car is my least favorite car to bleed. I can't pressure bleed since i can't find a cap that holds the pressure. And all the kits I found for a compressor never worked right or took way too long. My kids have been the best as we do it old school.

This one works:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MYXAXS5?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1

I use it with this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TK9FE8?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1

You'll need some fittings to adapt the line over (some you may have already):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085X68CMJ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D9D2BS1?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTFLDZG3?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

 

[BigBird]

hmmmm I had no issues using a pressure bleeder. This is the cap I got
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09SNNSLK7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

pressure stays where its suppose to be (I also use a smotive bleeder which is a copy of the motive one but imo better). I have used it once and was easy as pie

looks like I tried that one and think it leaked at the valve. I didn't return it, but may try it again.

 

[MooMoo]

with the smotive you need nothing, it just quick clamps in. There is some things about the copy cat smotive pro that I liked better than the motive so thats what I went with. Happy with it, for the price and don't have to mess with air compressors or air from the tire as a compressor, it just works

 

[MooMoo]

looks like I tried that one and think it leaked at the valve. I didn't return it, but may try it again.

thats a bummer, yeah mine is totally fine and has done a couple bleeds so far.


what a winter day, we talking about brake bleeding lol