Honda Ridgeline owners may be asking themselves how many quarts of brake fluid their truck needs to flush. The Honda Ridgeline has a standard 12.7-gallon drum brake system, and the flush procedure is as follows:
1. Park the truck on a level surface
2. Remove the wheel
3. Disconnect the ABS line from the rear brake cylinder
4. Open the bleed screw on the rear brake master cylinder
5. Route a hose from the inboard (foot) of the bleeder screw to the outboard fitting on the brake fluid reservoir
6. Close the bleed screw on the rear brake master cylinder
7. Fill up the reservoir to the “F” mark with new brake fluid
8. Reconnect all lines and reattach the wheel
How to Determine How Much Fluid to Add to the Brakes
If your Honda Ridgeline has ABS and the brake fluid indicator light is on, it means the system needs fluid. Here’s how to determine how much fluid to add:
– Park the Honda Ridgeline in a level position.
– Open the service hatch and remove the reservoir cap.
– Add enough fluid to cover the brake rotor discs (4 quarts for a 2002-2006 Ridgeline, 5 quarts for a 2007 and later Ridgeline).
– Replace the reservoir cap.
– Close the service hatch.
How Often Should You Flush Honda Ridgeline Brakes
If you own a Honda Ridgeline, it is important to keep your brakes clean. The Honda Ridgeline has a standard brake system that uses fluid to stop the car. Fluid can accumulate over time and cause the brakes to fail. To keep your Honda Ridgeline brakes in good condition, it is recommended that you flush the system every 6 months or 12,000 miles.
What Causes the Honda Ridgeline Brakes to Stop Working?
If you’re having trouble with your Honda Ridgeline’s brakes, it may be time to flush the system. This is particularly true if the brake pedal feels spongy or if the brakes stop working completely. Here’s how many quarts of brake fluid should be flushed:
-Honda Ridgeline w/o ABS: 3 quarts
-Honda Ridgeline w/ ABS: 4 quarts
What to Do if the Honda Ridgeline Brakes Will Not Shut Off
If you are having trouble shutting off your Honda Ridgeline’s brakes, there may be a problem with the fluid level. In most cases, it is necessary to flush the brakes with fluid before they will work correctly. Follow these steps to flush the brakes:
1. Park the Honda Ridgeline in a safe location.
2. Turn off the ignition and remove any keys from the ignition.
3. Open the hood of the Honda Ridgeline.
4. Locate and remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.
5. Remove the brake fluid reservoir hose from the reservoir cap.
6. Connect the brake fluid reservoir hose to a container of clean water and turn on the water flow until it starts flowing slowly out of the reservoir hose. Do not overfill the container!
7. Shut off the water flow and replace the brake fluid reservoir cap.