Bleedin brakes

spud300tdi · Jan 3, 2007

Does anyone know how much brake fluid i need to renew the old with new on a TD5?
Ive noticed that the brakes are feeling a little spongy as if there is air in the lines so im hoping that new fluid should sort it out.

Ive also noticed that shes losing engine oil from somewhere but im not sure where. Is there any way that that could affect the braking performance??

spud300tdi · Jan 4, 2007

Ive just finished replacing the brake fluid. It took 1 and a 1/2 litres to renew it. Brakes seem much keener now so I guess that was it. This just leaves the oil leak to sort out. It looks like its coming from somewhere near the oil filter but I cant see properly for the turbo etc. Is it ok to leave it leaking or do you think I should get it sorted? It wont damage anything will it?? (other than the drive way).

JimAttrill · Jan 4, 2007

Good idea to change the brake fluid. You will not have problems in the future with calipers etc.

Sorry can't help you with advice about the oil leak.

clutchdust · Jan 4, 2007

spud300tdi said:
Ive just finished replacing the brake fluid. It took 1 and a 1/2 litres to renew it. Brakes seem much keener now so I guess that was it. This just leaves the oil leak to sort out. It looks like its coming from somewhere near the oil filter but I cant see properly for the turbo etc. Is it ok to leave it leaking or do you think I should get it sorted? It wont damage anything will it?? (other than the drive way).

replace the oil filter, the interval for these is 36,000 miles (12,000 for the rotor) so the seal goes a bit hard causing leaks. don't leave it leaking, if you run it out of oil, you'll kill it.

clutchdust · Jan 4, 2007

spud300tdi said:
Does anyone know how much brake fluid i need to renew the old with new on a TD5?
Ive noticed that the brakes are feeling a little spongy as if there is air in the lines so im hoping that new fluid should sort it out.

Ive also noticed that shes losing engine oil from somewhere but im not sure where. Is there any way that that could affect the braking performance??

I normally bleed 1/2 litre from each caliper or untill it runs clean, the ABS modulator holds a fair bit so you'll need this much to flush it through.

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