Brake fluid change?
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Lodi Ca.
Brake fluid change?
Was just speaking with a service tech and he mentioned that the break fluid should be changed every two years to keep the system working properly. He said why but one minute into the conversation I was lost. He said if the color was like Budweiser it was ok, but if it looked like a dark Porter then that wasn't good. Any thoughts on this.
Rich at Able what do you say?
Rich at Able what do you say?
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From: North Reading MA
Completely agree. I have flushed all of my vehicles when it becomes dark...Usually good for 5-7 years depending on usage imo....My C5 will get done Thursday actually. I don't believe it would ever cause a catastrophic malfunction, but could reduce normal braking.
I always put a tiny bit of antiseize on the bleeders while I am there.
I always put a tiny bit of antiseize on the bleeders while I am there.
Melting Slicks
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From: Puyallup Washington
Dot 3 BRAKE fluid absorbs moisture when it is in the BRAKE system. It can cause rust problems and BRAKE failure if left long enough. It is very easy to flush the entire BRAKE system. Go to the auto part store and buy 4 BRAKE speed bleeders to put in the calipers. Use a turkey baster or similar to remove all the fluid from the master cylinder. Fill it with clean Dot 3 fluid. Open the speed bleeders one at a time and pump the BRAKE pedal to run new fluid through the lines and calipers, without emptying the master cylinder. With a clear hose over the end of the speed bleeder going into a jar you can tell when clean fluid is coming through. Close that speed bleeder and do the rest of the calipers. Then your BRAKES sholuld be fine and should not BREAK, causing a crash.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Olmsted Falls Ohio
St. Jude Donor '12 thru '24
What convinced me was I used a brake fluid test strip after I bought the car. Not bad, but needing a change. The cost is very minimal if you do it yourself, even if you use the stuff from the dealer. I bought a quart of the Delco Supreme 11 DOT 3 brake fluid to do mine and it has stayed clean and no problems at all. Also use the same stuff in the clutch. Now it's a yearly item while it is in storage over the winter.
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