Changing brake fluid
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,133
Likes: 1
Changing brake fluid
I have a 2001 Ranger XLT, SOCH 4.0, auto tranny, 4x4 with off road package. I was wondering how often I should change the brake fluid. My mechanic said it should be done now, as I have 40,000 on the truck. I just wanted some "unbiased" opinions, Thanks!
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 13,873
Likes: 3
From: Atlanta GA
They sell paper strips that turn from purple to another color when it detects impurities and water in the brake fluid. Short of that, about every 3-4 years is good and I do it when I am doing my rear brake drums. I bleed from all four wheels, clear fluid from each one, and the ABS valve. Might want to soak the bleeders with some WD-40 for a few days before you begin, without spraying the pads/shoes. Also, I go over the all the rubber lines in case they need replacing since I am bleeding the brakes any how.
Put a piece of wood under the brake pedal so it does not go all the way to the floor.
Put a piece of wood under the brake pedal so it does not go all the way to the floor.
