Brake fluid

[chrislafleur]

Hi all happy new year
Can any one tell me how often we need to change the brake fluid on tvrs.

[tvrbob]

A minimum of 24 months. If you track it you should think about changing it annually.

[GreenV8S]

I don't think there's any set mileage, but it's sensible to flush it through every couple of years, also flush it before and after any severe use.

[toon tvr]

Hi Chris,

Brake fluid is hygroscopic, ie. it readily absorbs water from the atmosphere so changing it every 12 months would be extremely diligent but in general 24 months has always been the max time limit.
If your cars stuck in a damp environment go for the shorter period.
Consequences are that your brake fliud absorbs water, your fast, braking hard and suffer a loss of brakes because the water content in the fluid boils and turns to vapour.Brake pedal to the floor and brown trousers!

[froggie]

i think i can remember doing that demonstration with RobP @ that briliant croft track day back in sept 04.