I have a 2008 Ford Escape. As was looking at the Ford Owner's Manual, I did not see any schedule for a Brake Fluid Flushing. Do I need to flush the brake by bleeding the old fluid out via brake bleeder screws or just leave it like that? The truck brakes perfectly as of this writing.
Brake bleeding/Brake Fluid Flushing
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Brake fluid absorbs water and the system should be "flushed" of all old fluid every few years. You can do it yourself. Best done before you notice bad braking.
Most German cars have schedule for bleeding the brake fluid, most Japanese cars didn't have schedule until about 10-15 years ago, most American cars still don't recommend brake bleeding at all.
As Donald said, brake fluid absorbs moisture and the brake system should be flush/bleed every 3-4 years if it uses DOT-3 and 2-3 years for DOT-4. You may like to bleed more often if you live in humid area such as Florida.
As Donald said, brake fluid absorbs moisture and the brake system should be flush/bleed every 3-4 years if it uses DOT-3 and 2-3 years for DOT-4. You may like to bleed more often if you live in humid area such as Florida.
DO it every 3 years. I find that when a vehicle had drum brakes, the wheel cylinders tend to leak after 5-6 years if the fluid was never flushed, and 10+ years if the fluid was flushed.
Also, the reason moisture gets in the system is because rubber parts of the brake systems are porous at the microscopic level.
Also, the reason moisture gets in the system is because rubber parts of the brake systems are porous at the microscopic level.
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DO it every 3 years. I find that when a vehicle had drum brakes, the wheel cylinders tend to leak after 5-6 years if the fluid was never flushed, and 10+ years if the fluid was flushed.
Also, the reason moisture gets in the system is because rubber parts of the brake systems are porous at the microscopic level.
People also remove the master cylinder cap to check the fluid. In NY I think they do it as part of the inspection. When the cap is removed, air gets into the reservoir.
DO it every 3 years. I find that when a vehicle had drum brakes, the wheel cylinders tend to leak after 5-6 years if the fluid was never flushed, and 10+ years if the fluid was flushed.
Also, the reason moisture gets in the system is because rubber parts of the brake systems are porous at the microscopic level.
People also remove the master cylinder cap to check the fluid. In NY I think they do it as part of the inspection. When the cap is removed, air gets into the reservoir.
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