I removed all my calipers to send them off to get re powder coated. In the process I emptied all the brake fluid with out even thinking? From what I have been told the car will be on my jack stands for week and half or so. With all the brake fluid drained, do I need to worry about the seals and such or brake lines getting dried up?

Should cap off the lines and fill the system back up with some brake fluid to play it safe?

Can't hurt, personally I would keep the fluid in the lines.

Clutch fluid is very hygroscopic (it removes moisture from the air and concentrates it), so not only would I refill the system if this was my car, I'd also put the cap back on and try to seal the lines somewhat. Some plastic wrap like the one used to preserve food and a rubber band should be sufficient.
To save money use whatever fluid is cheapest, flush it out and put the good stuff in when you get the calipers back on.
Also note that because you let the lines run dry your ABS unit may have air in it also. Without a TEC2 or similar to cycle the ABS unit during the bleed procedure your options are to either take it to a dealership or bleed, drive the car around slamming on the brakes to engage ABS, then bleed it again (redneck method).

Clutch fluid is very hygroscopic (it removes moisture from the air and concentrates it), so not only would I refill the system if this was my car, I'd also put the cap back on and try to seal the lines somewhat. Some plastic wrap like the one used to preserve food and a rubber band should be sufficient.
To save money use whatever fluid is cheapest, flush it out and put the good stuff in when you get the calipers back on.
Also note that because you let the lines run dry your ABS unit may have air in it also. Without a TEC2 or similar to cycle the ABS unit during the bleed procedure your options are to either take it to a dealership or bleed, drive the car around slamming on the brakes to engage ABS, then bleed it again (redneck method).

100% agree :iagree: play it safe

You definitely want to get some brake fluids back in those lines!

You need to temporarily seal all openings in the brake system. When the calipers are ready, put them back on the car and pressure bleed/flush the entire system.

I removed all my calipers to send them off to get re powder coated. In the process I emptied all the brake fluid with out even thinking? From what I have been told the car will be on my jack stands for week and half or so. With all the brake fluid drained, do I need to worry about the seals and such or brake lines getting dried up?

Should cap off the lines and fill the system back up with some brake fluid to play it safe?


While you're having your calipers powder coated, the brake fluid in your lines are absorbing moisture out of the air. Blow out the lines after you get your calipers back, and BEFORE you re-fill them.

Hey thanks guys, I ended up capping off the ends and filled all the lines with brake fluid. I'm glad I asked! :beerbang:

Hey thanks guys, I ended up capping off the ends and filled all the lines with brake fluid. I'm glad I asked! :beerbang:

At the end of the day you are going to be happy that you did this :thumbsup: