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I had to replace the leaking master brake  cylinder on my 2006 Vintage today. Not an easy job because the two bolts that hold it are very difficult to access. Anyhow I decided to do a complete fluid change while I was bleeding the air. The original fluid was filthy and it took about one quart to flush all  four lines. I did lose some fluid when I "bench bled" the master on the car because of the remote reservoir. I bought the tub two and one half years ago with only 650 miles on the clock so I am sure that the car sat for along time. I now have almost eight thousand miles. My point is check your fluid if its old. My brakes (disc front drum rear worked well before and after the fluid change.   Joel

 

 

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Good reminder, Joel.  Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture.  Brake fluid gets contaminated by foreign material, such as tiny rubber bits that flake off into the closed system, and water vapor that accumulates from condensation from heating and cooling of the system, weather changes, etc.

 

In my callow youth, I was the worst kind of vehicle owner, being both broke and dumb.  I thought if you pressed on the brake pedal, and the car stopped, you were good to go.  I thought that changing brake fluid made as much sense as changing air in the tires.  I am a much more cautious owner now.  I want to know that my brakes are in good shape, and have a "tickler" file set up for maintenance schedules.  

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