On 11/19/2022 2:33 PM, Steven Willman via KRnet wrote:
The lady drove through an intersection trying to stop. I value my
life and the lives of my family so I don’t let brake fluid get old.
So tell me that there is a difference between brake fluid used in a
car and a plane.!!!!!!!!!!!
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If all brake fluids were the same all containers would simply be labeled
"brake fluid" and not identified as one of the half dozen or more
different types sold. Know your system and go with what the
manufacturer specifies.
I suspect there is more to the story of the lady than mentioned here.
If it were simply "old brake fluid" we'd have a lot more people killed
in accidents than we do now. I'm guessing that not one in a thousand
cars on the road have their brake fluids changed in their lifetime.
I've owned autos / trucks for 50+ years, driven them for a dozen or more
years with some past 200,000 miles and never once had brake fluid
changed and not once noticed reduced braking action other than worn
pads. My current Buick is 15 years old with 140,000 miles and my
previous truck was 16 years old with 226,000 miles and I know for a fact
the brake fluids were never changed. As always,
YRMV................................
Everyone has an opinion based on their own experiences so go with what
makes you comfortable. It that doesn't work, try something different.
Larry Flesner
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