Flushing Hydraulics

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SAM. C.
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Flushing Hydraulics

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Hi All

I am going to flush my whole hydraulic system and replace new fluid. I read somewhere to use spirit to do this prior to re-filling. Does this sound like it makes sense? I was thinking methylated spirit what do you think? Or is there some off the shelf product that does this job?

Thanks Chaps

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I've always used only the new fluid to push the old out. You could run into issues with something else in there eating seals, etc. plus you would have a hard time making sure it's all out.
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Vince is correct, never use anything other than the recommend DOT 3 brake fluid to flush the system.
One recommendation since you do plan on a complete flush, pump all the old fluid out first, then add
the new fluid that way you know all the old is indeed out.
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Be sure to clean out the reservoirs; not only of the old fluid, but often there can be a substantial amount of "sludge" in the bottom. You don't want that getting into the new fluid.
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Re: Flushing Hydraulics

Post by SAM. C. »

Thanks guys. Pretty much my thoughts exactly. When I read it I thought it was a bit strange. Good advice about the reservoirs I will make sure I check them.

Thanks again
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