Change Brake Fluid Every 2 Years?
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and on and on and on and on :>)
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didn't they say it should be part of the regular maintenance plan....if thats the case, if you have a pre-paid maintenance plan, i wonder if it would be covered or maybe done already.
Quoted from the letter...... "For this reason, Harley-Davidson, like most other motorcycle manufacturers has always included a two year brake fluid replacement cycle in the maintenance schedule for vehicles using DOT 4 brake fluid".
Quoted from the letter...... "For this reason, Harley-Davidson, like most other motorcycle manufacturers has always included a two year brake fluid replacement cycle in the maintenance schedule for vehicles using DOT 4 brake fluid".
Last edited by cass; Jun 22, 2017 at 04:20 PM.
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Just did it and yes you need to get the ABS motor pumping to get all the fluid cycled through - I am lucky have access to a full shop - My buddy charges just under 100 bucks for the service. $200 pretty pricey!!!!
Should do it every 10K or 2 years - type 4 sure can hold moister which can really screw your brakes up.
Should do it every 10K or 2 years - type 4 sure can hold moister which can really screw your brakes up.
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I do my truck every two or three years. Did the Jeep Grand Cherokee I had before that about the same. Before that I didn't really know it should be done.
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nope just had the brakes done on my truck and did a brake fluid flush the fluid was cloudy , that means moisture in it which is bad news
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The last 3 car manufactures I have worked for call for every two years as well.
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