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[Thunderbolt]

   A guy that I worked with years ago used that expression to get your attention.  Thought I would use it to get yours.  Here's the question.  If we need to change brake fluid in our Valkyries on a regular basis because it is hygroscopic, then why don't we do the same for our cars and trucks?
Also, today is very humid and it is raining here in Fl.  Should I wait until humidity is lower to change the fluids?

[Earl in Pensacola]

Actually you SHOULD change the brake fluid in your car/truck etc. approx. every two years.  Most people forget the little service item.  I remember not doing it for my Aerostar for several years and one day the ABS light came on.  A brake shop quoted $600 to fix.  I flushed the system and bounced the little float thingie in the master a couple times and ABS light went out.  So, I flush mine every couple of years.  By-the-way-It's a '95 with 177K and still has the OEM master and wheel cylinders.  I guess it pays in the long run. 

[X Ring]

We're supposed to.  In fact, the maintenance schedule for my '03 GMC Sierra says to change the brake fluid every two years because of the antilock system.

Marty

[Chrisj CMA]

Actually you SHOULD change the brake fluid in your car/truck etc. approx. every two years.  Most people forget the little service item.  I remember not doing it for my Aerostar for several years and one day the ABS light came on.  A brake shop quoted $600 to fix.  I flushed the system and bounced the little float thingie in the master a couple times and ABS light went out.  So, I flush mine every couple of years.  By-the-way-It's a '95 with 177K and still has the OEM master and wheel cylinders.  I guess it pays in the long run.  

Earl I keep saying Im gonna do my truck........but I keep forgetting.  Its a 94 that Ive had since thanksgiving of 93 with over 200,000 miles and all OEM master and slave cylinders and OEM fluid too, that must be some GOOD stuff, why get rid of it now

[olddog1946]

If you are waiting for a less humid day down in Florida, you'll have to move to Texas..
As to changing fluids in your cage, it is a scheduled item.

[RP#62]

'Cause your car or truck is just your car or truck.  Your bike is your bike.
-RP

[Thunderbolt]

   Had not thought of it like that!!