ardello11

Standard maintenace schedule includes brake fluid change at 50K. Never changed fluid on previous cars unless I was replacing pads or rotors as part of brake job. Cannot argue that changing brake fluid doesn't hurt...but is it really necessary or should it be optional?

rjngo

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it not mandatory to change your brake fluid...hell i skipped mine too lol

gearbox

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brake fluid is supposed to be changed every 3 yrs, not dependent on mileage. this is to prevent corrosion of the braking system and costly repairs down the road due to the old fluid absorbing water and forming contaminants. no you never have to change it, but you will realize later why you SHOULD change it.

natey57

^ +1

sl33pyriceboi

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^gearbox is so smart.

Albertross

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Well, with that said, I'm gonna get it flushed, lol.

d_lo77

i would do it when the fliud starts to get dark and not clear. its best to do it at the recommended interval but i would wait a couple more years instead. it takes a VERY LONG time for the brake system to start corroding itself even in canadian weather without rustproofing. i would change the fluid once or twice during the entire the life of the car

gearbox

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true you can always tell by looking at the fluid. i do mine at 3 yrs just for peace of mind, the fluid still looked fine.

sl33pyriceboi

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make a DIY!

btw, is there a proper way to do it?

ive always just bleeded my brake lines untill the reservor almost out and pour some mroe brake fluid in. i usually use up a bottle or two.

nedct

i need a little help posting something..
c mon. don't laugh..
I cant figure out how to post . i started a new thread, some reason i dont think that was the right thing to do.

nedct

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94 honda civic 1.5
fan motor is not working.. car over heats...tested fan and it works. replaced relay, checked fuses. Car revs to almos 3 gs then cuts to 800 approx. also replaced t-stat before finding fan prob. overheats and floods reservoir

sl33pyriceboi

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^make a thread noob o_O

hahaha jk. (but really, make ur own)

Lord ET

The way I've always been told to do it is to start with the wheel farthest away from the resevoir and work your way closer. If you use a fluid that is a different color it makes it super easy to tell when the new fluid is in the lines. If you are in need of a flush, then they fluid you use to replace will be a different color anyway.

Pump the brake a few times and hold, release the bleeder valve on the caliper then retighten, pump the brake a few times (until firm) and repeat until you can see that the fuid coming out of the bleeder is the new fluid. All the while keeping a careful eye on the resevoir. Make sure the fluid level never goes below the min line. It's very helpful to have 3 people for a flush, unless you have a kit that sucks the fluid out.

sl33pyriceboi

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ur suppose to do it the way ur ABS is set up.

and usually after a year, ur fluid turns pretty black...its deffinatly noticeable from the newer fluid

gearbox

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wow mine has stayed like new even after 3 yrs, almost transparent with lil yellow.