brake fluid

[alsousa]

Is it important to change the brakie fuid regularly or will just not changing it at all corode the brake lines over time.

Never been done yet on mine, 58000KM, 2000

[99GrandAMSE]

... brake fluid will retain moisture over time causing for a need for it to be changed :)

[Rayz]

On the other hand the system can only absorb moisture if it’s opened, under normal conditions this should not happen very often.
More then likely not in the 100,000 miles. The only time the system would have to be opened would be for a master cylinder replacement, caliper and/or Wheel cylinder replacement, brake line or hose replacement. There should be no need to top-up the master cylinder.

[martopg]

Originally posted by Rayz
On the other hand the system can only absorb moisture if it’s opened, under normal conditions this should not happen very often.
More then likely not in the 100,000 miles. The only time the system would have to be opened would be for a master cylinder replacement, caliper and/or Wheel cylinder replacement, brake line or hose replacement. There should be no need to top-up the master cylinder.

Isn't it a good idea to check the brake fluid once a month though? Just to make sure you're not losing any... :???:

[Rayz]

Isn't it a good idea to check the brake fluid once a month though? Just to make sure you're not losing any

With a plastic reservoir, you just have to look at the side. Plus fluid just doesn’t evaporate if you lose fluid you have one of the problem I mentioned. Additionally letting the moisture in the reservoir will lower the boiling point of the fluid and lead to brake fade.