Brake fluid flush intervals?

[SpectorV]

I had most of it flushed out back a few years ago when I installed some new front calipers.... its probably time but was wondering. How long should I go before it picks up enough water in the fluid to cause issues~ mileage wise its not driven much but not sure that matters.

 

[SVT_Troy]

once a year is more than enough unless your road racing/auto X'ing the car causing brake fluids to boil.

 

[SVTDice]

Well, Honestly I would do it every year. It depends on the brake fluid though, some brake fluids like ATE 200/Super Blue absorb moisture at a faster rate then others. So if you live in a damp, humid area you may wanna do it every year. Hope this helps.

Maybe somebody else can enlighten me on this but, What is the difference between bleeding all 4 corners, and a "flush". I thought they are the same thing.

 

[SVT_Troy]

Well, Honestly I would do it every year. It depends on the brake fluid though, some brake fluids like ATE 200/Super Blue absorb moisture at a faster rate then others. So if you live in a damp, humid area you may wanna do it every year. Hope this helps.

Maybe somebody else can enlighten me on this but, What is the difference between bleeding all 4 corners, and a "flush". I thought they are the same thing.

Same thing

 

[03cobra#694]

op:
humid-check
I need to do mine, it's never been done.

 

[c6zhombre]

Should be annually, regardless of mileage...especially a hot humid location....but I'd say if you're not beating on it and mainly garaged, 24 months tops would be fine.

 

[c6zhombre]

op:
humid-check
I need to do mine, it's never been done.

For sure. The last thing you want is to deteriorate parts from the inside out, especially as it seems parts are being discontinued on these cars right n left

 

[weaselp1]

I do mine once a year minimum. Just for peace of mind

 

[killr3v]

It's recommended every 3 years. If you track the car, then obviously you'll want to do it a lot more often.

 

[SpectorV]

whats the quickest most painless way to have at it, just bleed each one and keep the fluid level up until you cycle through it?

 

[SVT_Troy]

whats the quickest most painless way to have at it, just bleed each one and keep the fluid level up until you cycle through it?

using this: Motive Products Brake Power Bleeders and Accessories - Free Shipping on All Orders @ JEGS

 

[wudy]

Good to know. Ive never done mine as well. Never changed the coolant either.

 

[SpectorV]

thanks for the info, my coolant was changed at 37k miles, now at 60~ I probably should change it.... its just a pain.

 

[SWEET03COBRA]

I never change either, about to do the brakes and then the fluid, just got to figure out what coolant I am going to run

 

[FromGTtoSVT]

16k miles on the car........haven't ever changed it.

I should get a list going. I need to start doing some maintenance I think lol