Roughly how much brake fluid is needed to flush a Corolla?

[Sukhoi]

I just need a rough idea of how much to buy. Is 32 oz going to be way more than enough? Should I buy 64 oz?

 

[MiataNC]

It really depends on how much fluid you want or need to flush through the system. 32oz should be enough to flush most systems.

 

[Vette73]

about 3 gallons, or 3 and 2/7 gallons with ABS

 

[Sukhoi]

Hmm I suppose I'll get 64 oz then, I don't want to do too crappy of a job.

How well does a tool like this work? http://www.partsamerica.com/pr...8400&CategoryCode=3378 It's just a check valve and a hose.

If it's really that much better to do it with two people I will, but I'd rather get it done alone.

 

[The Stigenator]

That valve thing works awesome.. I've used it on my motorcycle (similar one) .. changed my fluids in < 15 minutes.. (thats including the snags i ran into).. actual fluid flush on my bike was less than 2 minutes in total.

SO get one.. just make sure someone keeps an eye out for clean fluid coming out of the nipple end and refills the main cylinder.

 

[nwfsnake]

32oz is more than enough.

 

[AMCRambler]

Depends on the size of your toilet...

 

[thecritic]

I use a Motive Pressure Bleeder and 1 quart is more than enough to flush a system.

If you're using a pressure bleeder, make sure you use a dead-blow mallet and tap the caliper continuously during the bleed to dislodge any trapped air bubble. The same applies if you are doing a manual bleed, just tap it before you open the screw.