Brake fluid is an essential part of your car’s safety system, and it’s important to keep it fresh. However, many people don’t realize that brake fluid can also be used as a lubricant. This means that you should flush your brake fluid every time you change the oil in your car.
What is brake fluid?
Brake fluid is a type of fluid used to stop your car. It is usually a yellow or clear liquid and is stored in the brake system. Brake fluid helps to stop your car by pressurizing the brake pads, which makes them stop the car. You should flush your brake system every time you change the oil or when the warning light comes on.
How brake fluid works
Brake fluid is a fluid that helps to stop your car. It is made of glycol and mineral oil, and it helps to keep your brake pads from sticking to the rotor. Brake fluid should be flushed every time your brakes are serviced, and if your car has been in an accident, you should also flush the brake fluid.
Why you should flush your brake fluid
Brake fluid is a type of fluid that helps to keep your car in control when you apply the brakes. Over time, brake fluid can become contaminated with dirt and other debris. When this happens, the brake system won’t function as effectively. Brake fluid needs to be flushed every time your brakes are serviced or replaced.
When to flush your brake fluid
If your car is four years old or newer, the manufacturer recommends flushing the brake system every 7,500 miles. If your car is older than four years, you should flush it every 12,000 miles.
How to flush your brake fluid
If you are like many drivers, you may never have considered flushing your brake fluid. After all, brake fluid is meant to help stop your car, right? Wrong! Brake fluid is actually used to lubricate the braking system. In fact, brake fluid should be flushed every time your brakes are serviced. Here’s how to do it:
1. Park your car on a level surface.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key from the ignition.
3. Open the hood of your car and locate the brake lines connected to the calipers on each wheel.
4. Loosen the lug nuts on each wheel by turning them counterclockwise with a wrench (the larger lug nuts should be loosened before the smaller ones). Be sure to use a17mm wrench if your wheel has 17mm lug nuts, or a 19mm wrench if your wheel has 19mm lug nuts. If you don’t have a wrench that size, ask someone at the auto parts store for help.
5. Carefully lift each wheel off of the ground and set it on jack stands so that the hub is supported only by its bearings