Changing brake fluid?
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Changing brake fluid?
Do any of you guys change the brake fluid on your trucks? I remember reading somewhere that it should be changed every 2 years. I know I sure don't. I know brake fluid gets dirty and other contamination in it since it never stays clear or yellow colored. I guess the reason I never change it is because I the best way to change the fluid is to bleed the brakes through the bleeder screws. Whenever I mess with bleeder screws they usually snap off. I change the engine oil every 3 months/3000 miles, because I believe it keeps an engine running for a very long time. I guess i've just never thought about keeping clean fluid in the brake system. So what do you guys do for brake maintenance other than the normal stuff? Fred
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Bleeders are fun like that. Use a 6 point socket, soak with PBblaster, Either tap on the wrench or trry woring it back and forth. A little heat (from a heat gun or a hair dryer in a pinch) goes a long way. They are cheap to replace and a little never seize will work wonders next time.
When you bleed them to clean fluid put a brick or equivalent under the pedal while you bleed. This will keep the piston in the used portion of the MC. Brake fluid (dot3) holds moisture. Moisture=corrosion. Corrosion=money Not to mention "Brake failure is not an option>"
When you bleed them to clean fluid put a brick or equivalent under the pedal while you bleed. This will keep the piston in the used portion of the MC. Brake fluid (dot3) holds moisture. Moisture=corrosion. Corrosion=money Not to mention "Brake failure is not an option>"
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