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Brake fluid change?

  • 09-04-2021 06:21PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,074 ✭✭✭


    Do you guys change your brake fluid regularly?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,998 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    gooner99 wrote: »
    Do you guys change your brake fluid regularly?

    I always open bleed screw at caliper when changing pads. When bleeding then, i use up a litre or so of fluid through the system.
    I do this at all pad changrs and never do a dedicated fluid swap but thst keeps it pretty much perfect.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,388 ✭✭✭corkgsxr


    Same i just clamp the brake line and when i push back pads i have that fluid into a bottle.

    Then just top up after.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,048 ✭✭✭✭PsychoPete


    I never bother changing brake fluid in my cars, I'd be confident my corolla still has the same brake fluid since 93


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 724 ✭✭✭athlone573


    Every two years whether they need it or not. I don't do it myself though I have a guy who does it for me.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,670 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    I do it regularly, if you change it at the recommended intervals usually 2 yrs there will be a lot less chance of corrosion in the calipers.
    Modern stuff is well sealed but this country has a very wet climate and brake fluid absorbs water leading to corrosion.
    Any cars that I have seen with regular brake fluid changes have perfect looking calipers inside.
    Neglected stuff usually has rusted and seized pistons.


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  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 42,150 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Every 2 years.
    Local Indy does it for €50.

    Be no saving in doing it myself at that price. Main bmw dealer was only €80 when I enquired.


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