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SportTrac Discussion
Fluids: Oil, ATF, Coolant, etc.
About to hit 100,000 what maint do you recommend?
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<blockquote data-quote="Richard L" data-source="post: 1012808" data-attributes="member: 52972"><p>bugsiegel,</p><p></p><p>The brake system is not closed at the master cylinder. The cap has to have some kind of vent (usually a pin hole) or the reservoir would not be able to feed fluid to the brakes. But you do not need to flush the brake fluid every 2K miles??? </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The fluid should be flushed about every 2 or 3 years, or with every brake job, whichever comes first. depends on how long your brakes normally last.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Vic is correct that brake fluid attracts moisture from the atmosphere, and since brake fluid is lighter than water, the moisture will collect in the lowest part of the braking system which is the calipers and wheel cylinders (drum brakes). Not only will the moisture turn to steam when the brakes get hot, but will also adversely effect the braking. That moisture also corrodes the caliper piston bores which can cause leaks and/or sticking caliper pistons.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>...Rich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard L, post: 1012808, member: 52972"] bugsiegel, The brake system is not closed at the master cylinder. The cap has to have some kind of vent (usually a pin hole) or the reservoir would not be able to feed fluid to the brakes. But you do not need to flush the brake fluid every 2K miles??? The fluid should be flushed about every 2 or 3 years, or with every brake job, whichever comes first. depends on how long your brakes normally last. Vic is correct that brake fluid attracts moisture from the atmosphere, and since brake fluid is lighter than water, the moisture will collect in the lowest part of the braking system which is the calipers and wheel cylinders (drum brakes). Not only will the moisture turn to steam when the brakes get hot, but will also adversely effect the braking. That moisture also corrodes the caliper piston bores which can cause leaks and/or sticking caliper pistons. ...Rich [/QUOTE]
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SportTrac Discussion
Fluids: Oil, ATF, Coolant, etc.
About to hit 100,000 what maint do you recommend?
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