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<blockquote data-quote="MrZappo" data-source="post: 1320828" data-attributes="member: 62424"><p>Brake fluid every 2 years. I change mine every 2 years and it is just starting to get brown.</p><p></p><p>Water does not "somehow get in there". Brake fluid is designed to absorb moisture until it is saturated. It keeps the moisture from rusting internal brake components. Which is why it should be changed every 2 (at the most 3) years.</p><p></p><p>5 years is an accident waiting to happen.</p><p></p><p>Also, you mentioned several (long braking stretches). How long? Brakes are not designed to be used on extended downhill runs. You should be in a lower gear to maintain a safe speed with brakes used to "supplement" engine braking.</p><p></p><p>With 5 year old fluid using brakes in the manner described, I'd be happy to be alive.</p><p></p><p>Get new rotors all around, likely new calipers as well as the seals are probably toast (from the heat) and definitely fresh fluid throughout.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MrZappo, post: 1320828, member: 62424"] Brake fluid every 2 years. I change mine every 2 years and it is just starting to get brown. Water does not "somehow get in there". Brake fluid is designed to absorb moisture until it is saturated. It keeps the moisture from rusting internal brake components. Which is why it should be changed every 2 (at the most 3) years. 5 years is an accident waiting to happen. Also, you mentioned several (long braking stretches). How long? Brakes are not designed to be used on extended downhill runs. You should be in a lower gear to maintain a safe speed with brakes used to "supplement" engine braking. With 5 year old fluid using brakes in the manner described, I'd be happy to be alive. Get new rotors all around, likely new calipers as well as the seals are probably toast (from the heat) and definitely fresh fluid throughout. [/QUOTE]
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