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    Default Re: Brake fluid questions FAQ.

    Quote Originally Posted by Noobster12 View Post
    hey! I need some advice/help...
    My sister owns a 2013 Mazda3 hatch and she told me that last time she got her $200 maintenance at Atrell Mazda, they told her that her brake fluids are darkening or turning black.. something like that.. I still have yet to take a look but is this a big worry or was the typical dealership brake fluid they put in dark colored?
    It's most likely bs dealership trying to sell a service to make money
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    Quote Originally Posted by S.F.W. View Post
    It's most likely bs dealership trying to sell a service to make money
    It was what I was thinking..
    If it is, is it easy to DIY bleeding the brake fluid?
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    Default Re: Brake fluid questions FAQ.

    Quote Originally Posted by Noobster12 View Post
    It was what I was thinking..
    If it is, is it easy to DIY bleeding the brake fluid?
    Word of advice; Do NOT even contemplate touching it, do not even take the cap off! There is a better chance you will contaminate the system if you do, just leave it alone...Especially if you have no clue what your doing...Or for peace of mind have the fluid 'properly' tested by a technician to be sure.

    The dealer was in all probability trying to upsell. Two or 3 year old vehicles should never have an issue with the brake fluid, unless there is a 'break' in the system, which IF the fluid was actually dirty, the dealer should have taken the precaution and inspected the full system as a consideration of safety to the client.

    Unless one tracks their car, or has changed out their calipers or lines for some reason or left the cap off the reservoir for an extended period, brake fluid should not need changing for many years. I'm nearing 9.5 years on the original fluid, tested it just this past spring, still clean and less then 1% water contamination.

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    Default Re: Brake fluid questions FAQ.

    its recommanded to bleed your brake once a year

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    Quote Originally Posted by maxlau0303 View Post
    its recommanded to bleed your brake once a year

    I'm genuinely curious about this, by whom is it recommended? I have not generally heard this to be true...
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    Default Re: Brake fluid questions FAQ.

    I flush the fluid on my truck every 40k.

    Your flex hoses/piston seals will e eventually absorb moisture, and the fluid the stays in the calipers gets heated/cooled frequently.

    Anyways, what happens, is the moisture reacts with the copper in the brake lines, turning the fluid brown, then green, and then eventually dark green/black.

    Take a look at your fluid, I normally only flush it if it's turning green, and I normally only recommend brake flushes when I'm doing brake work. Check your owners manual, and see when it's recommend to flush your fluid.
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    Default Re: Brake fluid questions FAQ.

    i can't update the original post anymore. I found this link that has the comparison for a much wider range of products
    https://www.lelandwest.com/brake-flu...ison-chart.cfm

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    Default Re: Brake fluid questions FAQ.

    Quote Originally Posted by Flagrum_3 View Post
    Word of advice; Do NOT even contemplate touching it, do not even take the cap off! There is a better chance you will contaminate the system if you do, just leave it alone...Especially if you have no clue what your doing...Or for peace of mind have the fluid 'properly' tested by a technician to be sure.

    The dealer was in all probability trying to upsell. Two or 3 year old vehicles should never have an issue with the brake fluid, unless there is a 'break' in the system, which IF the fluid was actually dirty, the dealer should have taken the precaution and inspected the full system as a consideration of safety to the client.

    Unless one tracks their car, or has changed out their calipers or lines for some reason or left the cap off the reservoir for an extended period, brake fluid should not need changing for many years. I'm nearing 9.5 years on the original fluid, tested it just this past spring, still clean and less then 1% water contamination.

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    Default Re: Brake fluid questions FAQ.

    im looking at the list of recommended fluids and they arent sold at partsource or canadian tire.

    where do you guys order your fluids and where can i find these?

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    Default Re: Brake fluid questions FAQ.

    Quote Originally Posted by Frank the Tank View Post
    im looking at the list of recommended fluids and they arent sold at partsource or canadian tire.

    where do you guys order your fluids and where can i find these?
    I usually look for a deal here ---> https://germanparts.ca/ they are local (toronto) and carry Liqui Moly, Motul and other euro brands.
    Also have a look at Garage 16 website ---> http://www.garage16.ca/

    If you are in Scarborough 416-901-7379 1180 KENNEDY RD or https://getyourpartsca.business.site/ (also on Kennedy)

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    Default Re: Brake fluid questions FAQ.

    Quote Originally Posted by G ~ MINI View Post
    I usually look for a deal here ---> https://germanparts.ca/ they are local (toronto) and carry Liqui Moly, Motul and other euro brands.
    Also have a look at Garage 16 website ---> http://www.garage16.ca/

    If you are in Scarborough 416-901-7379 1180 KENNEDY RD or https://getyourpartsca.business.site/ (also on Kennedy)
    thanks for the help!

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    thanks for the help

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