Bleeding breaks?

-=Maxed=- · 19 Feb 2006 at 22:26

No m8 thanks for your advice... just didint want this to turn into a "i dont know what im doing thread"

cheers

thepharcyde · 19 Feb 2006 at 23:34

Enfield said:
Brakes not breaks!

Thank you!

Sputnik II · 27 Feb 2006 at 23:57

Zuma said:
i'd be more concerned with why the brakes need bleeding at all?
unless the reservoir has run dry recently or you've replaced a pipe, then they shouldn't need bleeding.

Brake fluid should be replaced every 2 years on most cars. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, when it absorbs water it then starts to corrode the internal parts of the braking system.

Zuma · 28 Feb 2006 at 08:18

Sputnik II said:
Brake fluid should be replaced every 2 years on most cars. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, when it absorbs water it then starts to corrode the internal parts of the braking system.

yes but why would they need bleeding? unless someone has been doing work on them then they shouldn't need bleeding. unless there is a leak or something.

Tesla · 28 Feb 2006 at 08:39

The only reason I can think of is if the brake fluid boils it condenses as a different liquid which has poor brake system properties.

Most people's driving does not cause the fluid to boil.