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Has Anyone Used This Brake Fluid Tester Before?
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Re: Has Anyone Used This Brake Fluid Tester Before? (lino)
Interesting! I'm not sure that I buy their theory that the only concern with aging brake fluid is copper content though. I still think moisture absorption is an issue as well. For $50 a tube, I think I would just prefer flushing mine anually with my speed bleeders.
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Re: Has Anyone Used This Brake Fluid Tester Before? (lino)
Just like ATF, the color change is often significant in showing when reactions with water vapor has taken place. Crystal clear> going to light amber.
After years of experimentation, now I just schedule a FULL system Flush every 12 months, usually to coincide with transmission, coolant, ps, and diff fluid replacements.
Easier to just do it all at once as an addition to one of 90 day oil changes adds 2 hours to the sevice.
After years of experimentation, now I just schedule a FULL system Flush every 12 months, usually to coincide with transmission, coolant, ps, and diff fluid replacements.
Easier to just do it all at once as an addition to one of 90 day oil changes adds 2 hours to the sevice.