how often should you have your break fluid changed?

Question

is there a legal requirement by the law that requires a car's break fluid to be drained and flushed and refilled after so many years use ?

Answer 1

never change it unles it gets contaminated. I'll bet if you look in the owners manual you will not find anything about changing brake fluid any where in the book. Just like the steering flushes they try to sell. Money maker for the dishonest

Answer 2

There is no legal requirement to change the brake fluid in your vehicle. Yes, brake fluid absorbs moisture over time. MAP guidelines state that you may suggest replacement of brake fluid when the copper content reaches 150-199 ppm. They go on to state that a copper content of 200+ ppm is needed to require a flush.

This is tested by using a dip strip that you stick in the master cylinder and check against a guide.

The way this works is as the additives in the brake fluid break down, copper that is in the brake lines start to flake off and float in the fluid, the dip strip tests for this to know that the additives are depleted.

Answer 3

There is no requirement to have your brake fluid flushed. Brake fluid is hydroscopic, which means it absorbs moisture. If the fluid looks dark it means it has taken on some moisture, but nothing to worry about. If you're going to be racing you will want clean fluid in order to keep the boiling point down, but for a daily driver it is not neccesary.

Answer 4

Normaly every 2 years, check owners hand book.
I would advise more often depending on usage/mileage.
Most garages have a tester that checks the brake fluid for water contamination.
If you are changing it yourself make sure you use the correct fluid i.e.dot4 etc.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Every 2 years. No law about it only the guarantee requirements for the car.
By the way it is BRAKE and not BREAK.

Answer 7

No legal limit.Recommend checking every 5000 miles unless faulty ie break fluid leaking

Answer 8

There is no legal requirement but to be sensible have it drained and replenished every 10000 mile service

Answer 9

I don't know of any law, but I have always changed mine every two years, you cant take chances with brakes ,it's your life your family's life and any one else on the road.Take no shortcuts with safety that's what I believe in.

Answer 10

Check your owners manual. We used to do it at the 30,000 mile service. Brake fluid absorbs moisture (water) which leads to corrosion in the master cylinder and wheel cylinders.