> QIK_GT4
> Location: Sydney, Australia
> Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2005 10:17 am
> Post subject: how often do I need to bleed my stock brakes?
> would i have to bleed it?
No not 'need' to. Good to flush out the old though
occasionally.
> my friend reckons I you have to bleed emm everytime
> u change ur pads and im like WTF?
Not a Bad idea.
Rather cheap insurance.
# TomsGT4
# Location: Windsor Ontario, Canada
# Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2005 5:29 pm
# Oh yeah,
# & don't re-use brake fluid that has been sitting on
# the shelf half-full for a long time.
All Very good advice.
# There's a chance that the cap might not have been on
# tight & moisture got in.
The same thing happens In the car, Brake fluid can absorb some
moisture. It could lead to rusting the lines from the inside
over time.
Worth it to change the fluid when it starts to turn brown.
Which Might be after a year or two depending on how hard the
brakes are used ?