how many have change their brake fluid
3 to 4 years they say you should change it
3 to 4 years they say you should change it
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Brake fluid should definitely be changed every 2 years , regardless of vehicle, unless it does not have hydraulic brakes.
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As a complete numpty and may I say never having a problem with "brake fluid" perse. I thought brake systems were sealed, so where does the water come from?Hmmm, money spinner? or life saver? You decide!
Brake fluid is hygroscopic (yes with a G not a D) which means it draws water out of the air. The water is heavier than the brake fluid so gradually sinks to the lowest part of the braking system which happens to be the wheel cylinders and calliper cylinders. Brakes work by converting kinetic energy (the energy of motion) into heat via friction, this all takes place as you might have realised at the pad/disc, shoe/drum interface which is very close to the cylinders and callipers. Water has a much lower boiling point than brake fluid and so it follows that a lot of heat generated in the brakes may cause it to boil (the larger the vehicle the more energy there is to be converted and therefore the more heat is generated), if the water boils it turns to steam which is vaporous in form and therefore compressible. A compressible medium in the hydraulics causes a spongy pedal. If you encounter a spongy pedal on an extended downhill run (think Pyrenees(sp?) perhaps on way to Spain for Winter) you will naturally press harder on the pedal putting more force into the brakes and generating even more heat which in turn boils more water and creates more steam and an even soggier pedal. Eventually you run out of brakes and I happen to think a 3.5 tonne (or bigger) motorhome is a bit too big to have crap brakes. Engine problems mean it won't go very well, brake problems mean it won't stop very well............................
Its what I often refer to as the Dirty Harry question....How lucky do you feel?
D.
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Correct. IMHO. modern Dot.4 fluid is good for a lot longer. Just keep your eye on it.or someone had a good idea to make more money.....
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