I upgraded my GT500 with the Ford Performance upgrade kit ( 6 pistons front, and rear bracket angle changes) so I basically put all new calipers and stainless steel lines on my car. This was exactly two years ago and and I flushed the entire system and used Motul 5.1. At that time I noticed the brake reservoir wasn't as clean as I would like to I did my best to clean it without removing it.
My brakes have been working great for the last two years, great stopping power and pedal firm and no play. I use my engine to do most of my braking.
I checked the fluid and it is very dirty.. The reservoir is coated with a blackish tint and the fluid has a black mixture in it....as if something like a hose was disintegrating. I have completed pulled the master cylinder and replaced the reservoir. I also replaced the clutch cable with a stainless steel one and I am replacing the clutch supply hose with a BMW piece of hose. I also have the kit to separate the clutch and brakes system reservoirs. I plan on using the new Bosch 5.1 brake fluid this time.
Anyone ever run into this and know what is causing the black discoloration to mix with the brake fluid? I know my brakes have never been overheated in this car. The only thing I can think of is that the Motul 5.1 caused the plastic clutch line or supply hose to start to disintegrate but I am guessing. Separating the systems and flushing both systems will help pinpoint where the issue is if it happens again.
My brakes have been working great for the last two years, great stopping power and pedal firm and no play. I use my engine to do most of my braking.
I checked the fluid and it is very dirty.. The reservoir is coated with a blackish tint and the fluid has a black mixture in it....as if something like a hose was disintegrating. I have completed pulled the master cylinder and replaced the reservoir. I also replaced the clutch cable with a stainless steel one and I am replacing the clutch supply hose with a BMW piece of hose. I also have the kit to separate the clutch and brakes system reservoirs. I plan on using the new Bosch 5.1 brake fluid this time.
Anyone ever run into this and know what is causing the black discoloration to mix with the brake fluid? I know my brakes have never been overheated in this car. The only thing I can think of is that the Motul 5.1 caused the plastic clutch line or supply hose to start to disintegrate but I am guessing. Separating the systems and flushing both systems will help pinpoint where the issue is if it happens again.