Brake fluid change!?? - Bob is the Oil Guy
2020年12月3日 · brake fluid is the most neglected by far. theoretically it’s +1/2% water composition every year but in practice nobody cares and nothing happens until you push your brakes to the limit and the degraded fluid rears its ugly end
Honda Pilot Brake fluid change/flush | BobIsTheOilGuy
2017年5月21日 · These days I use an enema syringe to suck the fluid out via the bleeder, then push new fluid back in, upwards. I know gravity works, because I've had the brake fluid leak out via a faulty wheel cylinder, but I can generate more pressure with a syringe, and can cycle in and out to free trapped air, and maybe a bit of sludge.
brake fluid change interval | BobIsTheOilGuy
2002年12月10日 · This is one maintenence item ignored by most manufacturers, except VW, Mercedes, and maybe a few others. Mercedes recommends a brake fluid change every 2 years for all their cars. Practically speaking, this rule should be …
Brake Fluid Change | BobIsTheOilGuy
2010年7月22日 · Bleeding brake fluid on a regular basis is a smart thing to do. More and more manufacturers are recommending brake fluid change as part of their maintenance. As mentioned above, brake fluid collects moisture, and when it does, it becomes even more corrosive, and can destroy brake system components.
brake fluid really need to be changed? | BobIsTheOilGuy
2003年5月28日 · On the brake system as the seals flex during normal operation a minute amount of atmosphere enters the hydraulic system and with the atmosphere a tiny amount of moisture from normal humidity. Heat from the brakes also degrades brake fluid, especially if it is already "wet". Changing brake fluid ocassionally is good maintenance.
Brake fluid change - Bob is the Oil Guy
2019年1月4日 · Brake fluid change is a super easy task . . . if you have the right tools. If not, you are much better off paying someone else to do it for you. I have a Motive brake bleeder and a brake fluid capture bottle. This makes it kind of fun to change brake fluid.
How to change brake fluid on cars with ABS? | BobIsTheOilGuy
2003年6月21日 · Replacing the brake fluid may not even clean out the bottom of the bore, let along that critical, highly exposed area. Maybe that is a good argument for rebuild over replace. That way I know I have a generous coat of silicone grease between the bore and piston in addition to a fresh, new boot to keep out oxygen and moisture.
Can I change my brake fluid using the "turkey baster" method?
2004年3月2日 · I alway "flush" out all of the brake fluid by opening each wheel bleeder valve in the proper sequence every two years. If you can't or won't do that then there is a good reasons to change only the fluid in the master cyl (baster method). Brake fluid is hydroscopic which means that it will suck up moisture.
Ford doesn't recommend brake fluid changing... - Bob is the Oil Guy
2006年6月8日 · Ford does not give a service interval for changing the brake fluid. Personally I would change it every few years. The Ford DOT3 has one of the highest boiling points on the market, p/n PM-1C. They also now offer DOT4LV p/n PM-20, which is what came in my new Mustang and they offer DOT 5.1 p/n PM-21.
Kia says to flush brake fluid every 4 years? | BobIsTheOilGuy
2009年1月7日 · A popular premium brake fluid that is supposed to last longer is Bosch ESI6. Almost nobody flushes the brake fluid, and most cars arrive at the junkyard on their factory brake fluid. This. Only the Euro cars call for regular brake fluid changes. Honda and now Kia/Hyundai stand alone among non-Euros.