Brake fluid change
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 184
Likes: 1
Brake fluid change
I don't see when to change the brake fluid for an 04 Navigator so I will do at 100k, good/bad? I have 92k now. Is the process like most cars (without a bleeder) using the old school person in drivers seat pumping? Do I need to disconnect the battery? Also should the ATE Super Blue DOT4 be fine to use? Thanks.
Your Parts Search Returned 1 Part(s)
Your Parts Search Returned 1 Part(s)
Fleet Owner
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 24,324
Likes: 5,136
From: 0,0,1
In 35 years of driving and car work I have never changed brake fluid, it's nothing but a waste of money. Now with DOT 3 and above being available as synthetic, I find it to be an even bigger waste of money.
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 7,878
Likes: 50
From: Tennessee
I am old school .I now change my fluid after seeing issues in other autos . Brake fluid attracts moisture and holds it .That can cause internal rust issues . I had a clutch slave cyl go out on my 98 Kia . It is fed from the brake master ( stupid design ) . It was full of rust . After changing the wheel cyls, and seeing the same , I did some reading . Now , I change each 2-3 years in my vehicles . I also recommend it at my work .
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 7,878
Likes: 50
From: Tennessee
I don't see when to change the brake fluid for an 04 Navigator so I will do at 100k, good/bad? I have 92k now. Is the process like most cars (without a bleeder) using the old school person in drivers seat pumping? Do I need to disconnect the battery? Also should the ATE Super Blue DOT4 be fine to use? Thanks.
Your Parts Search Returned 1 Part(s)
Your Parts Search Returned 1 Part(s)
Moderator
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 6,111
Likes: 385
From: Southern California
Its not so much for the calipers, etc, but the sensors in the newer systems...especially the anti-lock motors.....it's one of these pay me now or pay me later scenarios
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
