How important is it to change brake fluid every 2 years as per manual?
04-06-2007, 04:40 PM
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Now, we're getting into "better performing brakes".You've measured stopping distances before/after?
Brake fluid transmits force. Fluids are incompressible, including water. So, even if there is a measurable amount of water in the lines, until it reaches BOILING point, there IS NO DIFFERENCE IN THE COMPRESSABILITY OF THE COMBINED BRAKE FLUID/WATER MIX, that tells me that "firmer pedal feel" is in the operator's head.
04-06-2007, 11:55 PM
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OK, so I obviously don't know the background you're referring to...
seems like I touched a nerve! Was just asking for help on whether and which fluids to change given the age and mileage on my car... sheesh!
There have been more replies from brake fluid experts arguing over who's correct, than answers to my post! (note sarcasm)<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/2681011.phtml">In case you'd like to help...</a></li></ul>
There have been more replies from brake fluid experts arguing over who's correct, than answers to my post! (note sarcasm)<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/2681011.phtml">In case you'd like to help...</a></li></ul>
04-07-2007, 09:21 AM
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more water also = more corrosion... and with 90% of inhibitors gone in 3 years
it would be in anyones best interest to change it at some point in the 2-3 year time frame.<ul><li><a href="http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/faq/BrakeFluidComparison.html">some data</a></li></ul>