Re: Brake bleeding

[Dave Head <dhead@sundial.net>]

At 01:30 PM 6/9/97 -0600, you wrote:

>I thought I'd run another Audi '87 5KCSTQW question by you again, if you
>don't
>mind. I just noticed in the owners manual that they recommend changing the
>brake fluid every two years for the stated reasons. I asked my mechanic
>and he agrees. I wonder if you do it or if you have any thoughts about it.

Very cheap insurance. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which is a fancy way of
saying it absorbs water. The water accelerates acid and rust formation
throughout the entire system. It the old days it was routine to bleed the
brakes every 2 years with open systems. With the advent of closed systems in
the 60s, this fell into disuse. It takes 5-8 years for the damage to occur,
and people didn't keep cars that long anymore. With ABS systems, its VERY
important not to allow this to happen. Basically if you get a car used, it's
the first thing to do. If done regularly, brake system component life will
be tripled (15-20 years...).

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