Bleeding The Hydraulics of a Ferrari Folding Roof!

[@RichReviews_]

Today we finalise the 458 Tonneau Cover Roof fix by Bleeding the Hydraulic System which actually ends up as a Full Replacement of the Hydraulic Fluid! I have learnt that, as with most other hydraulics, the fluid gets tainted/worn and needs replacing periodically. This is never discussed by dealers/workshops and does not exist in the Ferrari Spider maintenance schedules! Do you find these workshop videos interesting? Would you like to see more...Let me know in the comments below....

[@andrewloizou9803]

Very enjoyable video Rich, looking to buy a 458 spider once i sell my 308 GTS keep up your maintenance videos will be very handy for 458 owners who like do work on there own cars.

[@RichReviews_]

Thank you

[@CR71243]

I have three Ferraris (F12, F12, and 599) with aftermarket (Novitec) front end hydraulic lifts. The pump and reservoir are mounted in the trunk and are easily accessible - however the assembly is completely exposed (no clam shell housing as compared to your 458 roof mechanism). As you described, without the housing that your 458 possesses, these hydraulic pumps are not silent 😅 Love your show!

[@RichReviews_]

Thank you. The 458 front lift is also hydraulic with the motor behind the driver seat and the reservoir in the rear engine compartment. This fluid of course should also be checked and renewed as necessary.