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Why Change Brake Fluid? paulwdenton - Friday, 8 April, 2011, at 11:15:19 am |
Hydroscopic brake fluid absorbs water from the air no matter if running or not mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Friday, 8 April, 2011, at 12:04:29 pm |
Re: Hydroscopic brake fluid absorbs water from the air no matter if running or not db997S - Friday, 8 April, 2011, at 12:44:50 pm |
These cars go, turn and stop - very well TheFarmer - Friday, 8 April, 2011, at 1:01:17 pm |
Re: These cars go, turn and stop - very well Paul S. - Saturday, 9 April, 2011, at 12:51:19 pm |
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TheFarmer
I feel that the reason that I have a Porsche is because of how great it feels while driving it, and the fact that I can count on the acceleration, steering and brakes. Maybe the top will get stuck or the radio won't work or a headlight will fail, but the things that I really need to work - brakes and tires - are the things that I keep a close watch on. I do my own pads and rotors, my own plugs and air filter replacements, and keep the scheduled maintenance cost down that way. But I have always had brake fluid changed by someone with the proper tools and experience - I have not sprung for the proper tools, and I can just see myself getting some air in the system.
I think you meant Hygroscopic! *NM* NorminHouston - Friday, 8 April, 2011, at 1:15:44 pm |
That emoticon looks more "alcoscopic" to me! *NM* Laz - Saturday, 9 April, 2011, at 1:36:09 pm |
In the anti-fluid change article, the author does state.... r9i8c7k - Friday, 8 April, 2011, at 1:27:23 pm |
Re: Why Change Brake Fluid? gedwin - Friday, 8 April, 2011, at 2:01:16 pm |
If one alternates between Ate Blue and regular, Laz - Friday, 8 April, 2011, at 3:44:12 pm |
Aesthetic consideration aside, the Blue makes the thoroughness more obvious. Laz - Saturday, 9 April, 2011, at 1:39:40 pm |
Re: There is no harm done if you wait 3 years Johns986 - Saturday, 9 April, 2011, at 1:02:23 pm |
When you suddenly need "heavy use," you'll appreciate having the purest fluid in your brake lines. *NM* Laz - Saturday, 9 April, 2011, at 2:00:50 pm |
Re: Why Change Brake Fluid? Petee_C - Monday, 11 April, 2011, at 9:33:05 am |
Example of No Consistency on this Issue paulwdenton - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 9:19:26 am |
Re: Example of No Consistency on this Issue RainyDayGarage - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 9:38:24 am |
The fluid level ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 10:05:02 am |
I thought moisture came through the reservoir. *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 4:57:09 pm |
fluid levels, brake fade, hydroscopic. and the real world. Petee_C - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 10:59:23 am |
Re: fluid levels, brake fade, hydroscopic. and the real world. MikenOH - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 11:58:14 am |
I've replaced multiple $500 brake parts because my son didn't change the brake fluid...ever. mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 2:17:25 pm |
Update paulwdenton - Saturday, 23 April, 2011, at 2:03:49 am |
Driving 30 MPH won't affect the brake fluid. frogster - Monday, 25 April, 2011, at 4:55:56 pm |
Glad to hear that Paul. Next time you're in DC, look me up, I owe you lunch. Red_Lightnin! - Monday, 25 April, 2011, at 7:45:24 pm |
Yes, but dont forget that old brake fludi contaminates the hydraulic system and can contribute to... grant - Monday, 25 April, 2011, at 9:10:21 pm |
Do you really want to risk your life to save $50? Red_Lightnin! - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 12:20:28 pm |
There are testers that measure the boiling point of brake fluid frogster - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 9:17:52 pm |
Not just boiling point, and a nail polish on valve cover bolts story. Laz - Wednesday, 20 April, 2011, at 9:54:38 pm |
Well, water can slowly corrode your brake system. OTOH, if you drive that lightly, go 3 years. grant - Thursday, 21 April, 2011, at 10:30:41 am |