Brake Fluid Reservoir Replacing Question

[Huw Powell]

> I am going to replace the rubber grommets that seal my brake fluid reservoir
> this weekend.  I plan on pumping out the fluid in the reservoir, then
> swapping the rubber seals.  Do I need to bleed the system?  I don't plan on
> draining the entire system, just pulling the reservoir off and leaving the
> fluid in the master cylinder and brake lines.

You should be fine.  It is a good idea to flush the brake fluid every 
couple of years, though - keeps it clean, and exercises the bleeder 
screws so they don't seize up.

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi

http://www.humanthoughts.org/