Brake Fluid color changes?

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Feb 20, 2002 | 02:48 AM

Jackal

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Brake Fluid color changes?

Just hit 19,500 mi. The fluid in my M.C. use to be clear. Notices yesterday that it is now brown. What happened? Normal?

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Feb 20, 2002 | 05:18 PM

max mitchell

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Brake fluid absorbs water. The brown is the result of this and is a "clear" (pun intended) sign that you need to replace the fluid. Flush/bleed the system.

Mar 15, 2002 | 01:00 PM

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The color change is due to normal seal wear in your hydraulics. Should be changed out every two years anyway.

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