Every time you drive it
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Burning Brakes
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Every time you drive it
This might sound crazy but to refresh brake fluid every time you drive your car open master cylinder and siphon fluid and replace with new fluid. I was told most systems hold a quart . I did this over a two year period on a Lexus and the fluid was reading 1% less water and clean as a whistle. I have a brake fluid tester that reads water content in percentages and the new Master Cylinder in my 77 shows less than 1% so i know by testing my other five vehicles it works. Yes it takes time to refresh and clean brake fluid and tools but i do not have to pull wheels and torque wheel nuts. A few suggestions buy pint containers of fluid brake fluid it attracts moisture when can is open immediately and siphon with rags around your MC. Also watch the labels on brake fluid contents because the synthetic is sometimes in small print even on Dot 3 fluid and you do not want to mix fluids . Always read your owners manual for brake fluid specs.
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JMHO but it sounds like drastic overkill. Do you change your oil each time? Flush the radiator? Renew the fuel filter? Wash and wax after each ride?
I have way too much on my plate to go to that length. Your car, your choice.
I have way too much on my plate to go to that length. Your car, your choice.
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Burning Brakes
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Yes! Been a car fanatic since the 60"S . Only takes minutes and just opening your hood cools the motor and protects all those vacuum lines from cracking and expanding. Thanks for your response.
