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w.t.k., black brake fluid?

Posted: June 8th, 2014, 1:29 am
by racergt
yo tuners is it normal for yur brake fluid in yur master brake cylinder reservoir to be black in an old car with a lot of mileage or in any car for that matter?

Re: w.t.k.?

Posted: June 8th, 2014, 7:12 pm
by toyolink
No,unfortunately many don't know that brake fluid should be bled-out and replaced at intervals.

Re: w.t.k., black brake fluid?

Posted: June 11th, 2014, 8:21 pm
by xtech
Black color is from rubber seals breaking down

Re: w.t.k., black brake fluid?

Posted: June 12th, 2014, 7:05 pm
by Ted_v2
^ true.

its possible with a flush to cause the rubbers to further deteriorate.