Hello, I rebuilt my front two brake calipers on my chevy k20 and i replaced both front brake hoses and one rear. I acquired this old bottle of open brake fluid. The bottle is metal and the cap was tight. I know brake fluid absorbs water and i was wondering if i can use this brake fluid or if i should just throw it out because it might have absorbed water? Thanks
old bottle of brake fluid?
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Use fresh fluid.
For the very small price of a bottle of brake fluid? Get some new fluid.
It's open recycle it. Only keep sealed fluid.
Use fresh fluid indeed!
Use new fluid. Please don't throw out but hazardous turn in.
Originally Posted By: joegreen
Hello, I rebuilt my front two brake calipers on my chevy k20 and i replaced both front brake hoses and one rear. I acquired this old bottle of open brake fluid. The bottle is metal and the cap was tight. I know brake fluid absorbs water and i was wondering if i can use this brake fluid or if i should just throw it out because it might have absorbed water? Thanks
Brake fluid is cheap. Buy new stuff.
Hello, I rebuilt my front two brake calipers on my chevy k20 and i replaced both front brake hoses and one rear. I acquired this old bottle of open brake fluid. The bottle is metal and the cap was tight. I know brake fluid absorbs water and i was wondering if i can use this brake fluid or if i should just throw it out because it might have absorbed water? Thanks
Brake fluid is cheap. Buy new stuff.
Originally Posted By: robshelton
For the very small price of a bottle of brake fluid? Get some new fluid.
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For the very small price of a bottle of brake fluid? Get some new fluid.
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Originally Posted By: ronbo
Use new fluid. Please don't throw out but hazardous turn in.
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Some places it can be disposed of in waste oil that is being properly disposed/recycled. Otherwise yes, hazardous waste turn in works, too.
BurrWinder
Use new fluid. Please don't throw out but hazardous turn in.
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Some places it can be disposed of in waste oil that is being properly disposed/recycled. Otherwise yes, hazardous waste turn in works, too.
BurrWinder
Metal cans are better for longevity, but you'd still be better off buying a new bottle. Even the really really good expensive brake fluid is $10-15, but the cheap $5 quart at Walmart is just fine, too.
Some independent parts stores carry Castrol for $10/qt.
Some independent parts stores carry Castrol for $10/qt.
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