Brake fluid replacement?
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The RX maintenance guide recommends brake fluid replacement every 30K miles (48km). Any thoughts on how necessary this is, and if geographic humidity range influences your thought? If you replace brake fluid yourself, have you found a bleeder that works well with the RX?
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The RX maintenance guide recommends brake fluid replacement every 30K miles (48km). Any thoughts on how necessary this is, and if geographic humidity range influences your thought? If you replace brake fluid yourself, have you found a bleeder that works well with the RX?
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That sounds right. For good or bad, our '17 Pilot also specifies 30K brake fluid replacement. It has 76K with the original fluid. It has some brake shudder now, so I'll probably do fluid, pads and rotors at the same time. Unless I hear a compelling reason to replace the fluid sooner in the RX, I'll likely treat it the same way. We do shoot for 10 year ownership, although we average 7.
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That sounds right. For good or bad, our '17 Pilot also specifies 30K brake fluid replacement. It has 76K with the original fluid. It has some brake shudder now, so I'll probably do fluid, pads and rotors at the same time. Unless I hear a compelling reason to replace the fluid sooner in the RX, I'll likely treat it the same way. We do shoot for 10 year ownership, although we average 7.
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The correct answer is probably that the brake fluid should be replaced when it has absorbed enough moisture that it could cause harm (rust, etc.) to the other brake components. One way to judge this to some degree is to simply inspect it for color which a good mechanic would be able to judge pretty well.
On the other hand, replacing the brake fluid is relatively inexpensive and much cheaper than replacing other brake components. I wouldn't just blow off the recommended change interval and hope for the best although the recommended interval may be pretty conservative.
On the other hand, replacing the brake fluid is relatively inexpensive and much cheaper than replacing other brake components. I wouldn't just blow off the recommended change interval and hope for the best although the recommended interval may be pretty conservative.
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Get yourself a "Brake Fluid Tester" part # 4598. Very inexpensive ( $15.00 on EBAY ) and will tell you how much H2O is in the system. Water is the enemy of your internal brake parts. Starting at about 30,000 miles then once every year or two after that check the brake fluid with the tester. The "Car Care Nut" has a really good "you tube" on this subject.
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Get yourself a "Brake Fluid Tester" part # 4598. Very inexpensive ( $15.00 on EBAY ) and will tell you how much H2O is in the system. Water is the enemy of your internal brake parts. Starting at about 30,000 miles then once every year or two after that check the brake fluid with the tester. The "Car Care Nut" has a really good "you tube" on this subject.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5xFLj5baJw&t=538s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5xFLj5baJw&t=538s
This. My car is at 40,000 miles and 2 years. Checked with the tester and the fluid is at 0%.
Can't necessarily go with color or miles or time. Just test and replace when necessary.
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Get yourself a "Brake Fluid Tester" part # 4598. Very inexpensive ( $15.00 on EBAY ) and will tell you how much H2O is in the system. Water is the enemy of your internal brake parts. Starting at about 30,000 miles then once every year or two after that check the brake fluid with the tester. The "Car Care Nut" has a really good "you tube" on this subject.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5xFLj5baJw&t=538s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5xFLj5baJw&t=538s
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The RX maintenance guide recommends brake fluid replacement every 30K miles (48km). Any thoughts on how necessary this is, and if geographic humidity range influences your thought? If you replace brake fluid yourself, have you found a bleeder that works well with the RX?
All the fluids in your car will eventually go bad. Engine oil, trans fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, coolant, rear differential and transfer case lubricant. There is no such thing as "LIFETIME" lubricant.
Who are you kidding? The dealership would like you to believe it. Brake fluid flush would be good about 100,000 miles or 10 years.
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I change it every 30k, I live in Florida and drive a lot, through storms etc. With the pressurized pump (off amazon) that goes onto the master cylinder, it's easy to get all the fluid out myself.
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I tried to read the maintenance threads but saw some mixed reviews about a brake fluid flush. I believe the recommended is 3 years or 30k miles but im not positive. My vehicle is exactly at 3 years but only has 15k miles. Should i get it done?
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