Tom Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Some automotive experts recommend replacing all fluids on a two year basis due to water buildup -- especially brake fluids.I checked the owners' manual and could not find a recommendation one way or the other. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus 3 golfer Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) Duplicate Edited January 9, 2016 by Plus 3 Golfer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus 3 golfer Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Ford doesn't list changing brake fluid as a maintenance item. Dealers will likely recommend changing it every few years. Some manufacturers list it and some don't. If you want "peace of mind", change it. I haven't changed brake fluid on any cars I've owned since my 1982 MB 300 SD at about 200 k miles. I don't plan on changing brake fluid any time soon on my C-Max. :) obob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted January 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Ford doesn't list changing brake fluid as a maintenance item. Dealers will likely recommend changing it every few years. Some manufacturers list it and some don't. If you want "peace of mind", change it. I haven't changed brake fluid on any cars I've owned since my 1982 MB 300 SD at about 200 k miles. I don't plan on changing brake fluid any time soon on my C-Max. :) Thanks, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwstnsko Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 I believe Ford is using DOT 4 fluid now, which I don't think has the same moisture absorbing tendencies as DOT 3. Even on cars with DOT 3 fluid there is a test you can do with a volt meter to quantify if the fluid has absorbed enough moisture to warrant changing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus 3 golfer Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Here's a brake fluid tester used in this video (for $25 how can one not buy it if one is concerned about whether to change their brake fluid :)). Note at about 1:37 in the video that the moisture content in the brake fluid of a 10 year old Toyota is still good. A $25 investment might save 5 recommended brake flushes in 10 years. Here's a link I just found on brake fluid. Note the various manufacturer's recommendations (or lack there of) on changing brake fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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