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Old 05-14-2011, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by layback40 View Post
Tell me if I am wrong, those strips test for moisture only in the fluid.
The fluid that is down by the brakes does not get a chance to mix well with the fluid up in the reservoir.
Its well worth just bleeding $5 worth of fluid through once every year or 2.
Fluid in the calipers is subject to very high temps & will in time decompose. The inhibitors/additives will also be depleted in time in the calipers because of the heat.
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Very true the stuff at the bottom is often the grottiest - push a little bit out and you'll also discourage corrosion / stuck bleed nipples...

...also just getting under your car once in a while and having a good look round is an important part of regular maintenance.
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