Clutch/Brake fluids

[Tundra]

How often do you all change out your clutch/brake fluids? I do my coolant and rear end annually, although I have only changed out my clutch and brake fluid once, Guess that's something I've been overlooking

[Bone]

I do them every 2 years.

[Bone]

Just looked at the manual. It recommends every 12k miles.
Stop and go driving would make a big difference.

[alph]

once it starts to look a little dark.  every couple years.

[Pete]

+1 I am with Alph.

[fudgie]

Every March regaurdless. It only takes a little time and is not expensive. Plus it gets me to stay in the garage more!

[alph]

Every March regaurdless. It only takes a little time and is not expensive. Plus it gets me to stay in the garage more!

another married cyclist!!

[fudgie]

Every March regaurdless. It only takes a little time and is not expensive. Plus it gets me to stay in the garage more!

another married cyclist!!

Why do ya think I got divorced the 1st time! 

[MP]

Check the color.  Those who live in high humidity  areas need to change more often.  It is moisture that gets in that causes the problems.

MP

[Spirited-6]

once it starts to look a little dark.  every couple years.

Looks like Ginger Ale; good to go. Looks like iced Iea; not good to go. 

[Tundra]

Iced tea-Ginger Ale...I can related to that

[Ferris Leets]

Iced tea-Ginger Ale...I can related to that

I got my '99 IS in July, the first thing I did was change ALL fluids.  The brake and clutch fluid was weak coffee, I doubt it had ever been touched.  My Nomad went 9 years on the same fluid and it looked as good coming out as the new stuff going in.

[shortleg]

  Goody and I helped BigBF a few years ago at Inzane
and we were vrey suprized at the number of Valks
that were in need of a change.
   Here in Maryland I have found that it last about
2 years , But I do mine every year when I change
all fluids.
    Do it with the antifrezze

[Kilroy]

Tundra, I do it every year, I have speedbleeders on both the brake and clutch lines so it goes quickly.  The fluid is cheap so why not?
Kilroy

[Spirited-6]

Tundra, I do it every year, I have speedbleeders on both the brake and clutch lines so it goes quickly.  The fluid is cheap so why not?
Kilroy

Speedbleeders; those are not cheap.   Here is what I do/ have done. Get a jar / bottle, I used a Volka bottle, wonder where that came from  . Clear hose that fits on bleeders, drill a hole in bottle top, hot glue hose in top, make sure hose goes to bottom of bottle. I used about 2 1/2 feet of hose.  Fill bottle with about 1" of fuild and attach end of hose to bleeder. Pump and fill, old fuild fills bottle as you pump and fill. You can see when fuild runs clear in hose and your done. Took me about 30 minutes to do whole system. I put a small clamp on the bottle so it would stand alone on floor. This has worked great for me and will use again, I saved bottle.

[Farther]

Speedbleeders; those are not cheap.

Speed Bleeders cost less than the purchase price of your vodka bottle.

[Spirited-6]

Speedbleeders; those are not cheap.

Speed Bleeders cost less than the purchase price of your vodka bottle.

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[Airetime]

How often do you all change out your clutch/brake fluids? I do my coolant and rear end annually, although I have only changed out my clutch and brake fluid once, Guess that's something I've been overlooking

One of the most neglected items on most vehicles. Moisture builds up in the system at about 2% a year. Fresh Brake fluid has a higher boiling point than old fluid, allowing harder braking without fading. Since Brake fluid is hygroscopic, it absorbs moisture. The more moisture in the fluid, the lower the boiling point. Since moisture promotes corrosion it is recommended by most manufacturers to replace after 2 years. Realistically unless you put 20k miles a year is to change it every 3-4 years to be safe