Caliper removal, and, minimal loss of brake fluid Options

[Pat Garvey]

Over 35 years of ownership of my 914, I've done just about everything (no, I will NOT touch the guts of a transmission). However, I'm getting ready to remove, for the first time, my calipers for rebuild & have one concern.

Brake fluid. I want to minimize the loss of fluid due to the hygroscopic characteristics. The calipers will be off for an extended period (weeks) & I don't want to risk accumulation of moisture in the lines. There must be some way I can open the lines & shut them off quickly, avoiding leakage.

Or, am I making too much of this?
Pat

[ejm]

The original factory method to minimize fluid loss is to "Depress brake pedal slightly with pedal retainer and lock, so that the brake fluid will not run out when the brake lines are disconnected." This closes ports inside the master cyl and does work well. Use a long screwdriver or a piece of wood between the pedal and the seat. Loosen the bleeders on the calipers your removing then push the pedal down.

or vise grips on the flexi hose

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