 OT: brake bleeding on newer ABS cars, what's your take? |
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| draganc |
 Jul 25 2016, 10:59 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 725 Joined: 2-November 09 From: central new jersey Member No.: 11,000 Region Association: North East States  |
Hi folks!
Just curious what the group's opinion is on changing/bleeding brake fluid on newer street driven cars (i.e. CLK500 @2000mls/year) with ABS: 1) Yes, every 2 years or 2) I have never done it and my car drives just fine Also, how much different is the work with ABS, compare to our 914s? Just trying to get some education before talking to my "new" car mechanic. Thanks, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) dc PS: I know this topic/questions will be opinionated. |
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| Racer |
Jul 25 2016, 05:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 25-August 03 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 1,073 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
At 2K miles a year, you fluid is doing a lot of sitting. Moisture (which brake fluid absorbs) will settle and could cause rust issues (inside calipers, master cylinder, ABS module).
Get it flushed every 2 years - your manual may have both time or mileage intervals, but most say 2 years. |
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draganc OT: brake bleeding on newer ABS cars Jul 25 2016, 10:59 AM
Catorse Although most of us don't do it, brake fluid s... Jul 25 2016, 11:57 AM Reverend Troublemaker Since it appears to be a street car the answer wou... Jul 25 2016, 12:25 PM Chris914n6 Brake fluid absorbs water so yes it needs changed.... Jul 25 2016, 12:45 PM
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Brake fluid absorbs water so yes it needs changed... Jul 25 2016, 08:22 PM PanelBilly I was doing an engine swap on the step daughters 2... Jul 25 2016, 09:49 PM zambezi Generally if you are just doing a fluid flush, the... Jul 26 2016, 11:44 AM dlee6204
Generally if you are just doing a fluid flush, th... Jul 26 2016, 12:17 PM draganc thanks for all the feedback!
I spoke to my lo... Jul 29 2016, 07:39 AM |
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