I am at 19,000 miles Brake fluid change question.

[WeyounDS9]

Its 19,000 miles on the Odo, 2 year old, 2.6 metric ton curb weight, V8 SUV (Nissan Armada), that is driven over 100 mph every other day (am in Germany) and the rest of the time very short trips.
Brake fluid still looks near new in the reservoir.

Should I spring for a brake fluid replacement already?

 

[rijndael]

Test it. There's no need to guess.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Brake fluid goes bad by time rather than mileage. Every 3 years is usually sufficient, unless Nissan says a shorter time

 

[Urshurak776]

Personally I just turkey baster some out of the master cylinder, and bleed through the caliper a bit on each brake change. I have had some cars go 300K without touching the brake fluid. 20K seems crazy to me.

 

[dubber09]

The fluid may look like new but have relatively high water content, since you are in Germany you will likely experience all 4 seasons in the year. Change the fluid to be on safe side, do it before it gets cold.

 

[edyvw]

Its 19,000 miles on the Odo, 2 year old, 2.6 metric ton curb weight, V8 SUV (Nissan Armada), that is driven over 100 mph every other day (am in Germany) and the rest of the time very short trips.
Brake fluid still looks near new in the reservoir.

Should I spring for a brake fluid replacement already?

German or American plates?
If German you won’t pass technical.

 

[eljefino]

There are some BMWs that recommend a brake fluid flush before their first oil changes so it's culturally correct where you are. Do you have to keep a log book? Can you DIY? I say do it unless there's some scan tool needed you don't have.

 

[edyvw]

There are some BMWs that recommend a brake fluid flush before their first oil changes so it's culturally correct where you are. Do you have to keep a log book? Can you DIY? I say do it unless there's some scan tool needed you don't have.

If German plates, they will measure moisture % during technical. And those machines are much more accurate than things we get from Amazon.
If US plates bcs. military, he can get away with it. In Germany brake flush is easy peasy. Any service will do it super fast.

 

[Rand]

If German plates, they will measure moisture % during technical. And those machines are much more accurate than things we get from Amazon.
If US plates bcs. military, he can get away with it. In Germany brake flush is easy peasy. Any service will do it super fast.

What the failing percentage.. Germany isnt tropical. I have a hard time assuming brake fluid would be done in 2 years.

 

[CarlB]

Brake fluid goes bad by time rather than mileage. Every 3 years is usually sufficient, unless Nissan says a shorter time

Mine seems to attract more moisture when run hot.

If only we could test fluid and replace as needed.

 

[edyvw]

What the failing percentage.. Germany isnt tropical. I have a hard time assuming brake fluid would be done in 2 years.

Depends what they consider too low of wet boiling point. But generally in Europe, it is 2 years recommendation in all countries.

 

[camrydriver111]

I would follow the schedule and replace every 2 years.

Especially if you drive it at 100 mph.

 

[Marcozi]

Brake fluid in the master cylinder never reaches the brake calipers unless there's a catastrophic failure OR the fluid is being flushed. What goes "bad" in brake fluid is the fluid in the calipers. Fluid there is subject to some extreme temperature variations. Fluid can go from external temperature to 600*F in a matter of seconds. That's why clubs such as the BMWCCA basically require fresh brake fluid before you go on the track.

 

[WeyounDS9]

German or American plates?
If German you won’t pass technical.

I have german plates but get my TUV done on post.

 

[WeyounDS9]

Ok fellas.
thanks for the input.
Ill find out how much it costs at the local Nissan dealer.
My contract might run short and I dont have a job lined up in the US if I have to go back so looking to save some money..
I have substantial savings but dont want to bite into them.