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Old 12-13-2009, 05:22 AM
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On a 2005 Corvette that is not driven on the track but used once a week or sometimes as a commute car how often should the brake fluid and power steering fluid be changed?
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Originally Posted by LS WON
On a 2005 Corvette that is not driven on the track but used once a week or sometimes as a commute car how often should the brake fluid and power steering fluid be changed?
And how often should I change the air in the tires?
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I wouldn't worry about the Power Steering, but its a good idea to do a brake fluid flush every 30K or 2years to maintain best performance with the ABS system. If you want to get the most out of your system, switching to stainless steel lines when you do a flush will also give you much better pedal feel and repsonse.
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I flush the brake fluid every two years in all my vehicles.
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Originally Posted by Craigster05
I wouldn't worry about the Power Steering, but its a good idea to do a brake fluid flush every 30K or 2years to maintain best performance with the ABS system. If you want to get the most out of your system, switching to stainless steel lines when you do a flush will also give you much better pedal feel and repsonse.
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dont forget, in order to fully and properly flush the brake system you will need access to a TEC III to open the ABS system.

Power steering- let it be.


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Originally Posted by LEAVINU
dont forget, in order to fully and properly flush the brake system you will need access to a TEC III to open the ABS system.

Power steering- let it be.


No maintenance on power steering/ drain and change?

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