Why should I flush my brake fluid every year, you ask?

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Why should I flush my brake fluid every year, you ask?

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03-11-2007, 11:55 AM

vstech

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I wonder why german/import and most new cars use vented master cylinders? The old ford and chevy's all used sealed MC's and had a balloon that expanded as the pads got used up. perhaps the pistons in modern braking systems have too much travel for a balloon to account for?
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