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Old 02-20-2002 | 03:48 AM
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Question Brake Fluid color changes?
Just hit 19,500 mi. The fluid in my M.C. use to be clear. Notices yesterday that it is now brown. What happened? Normal?

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Old 02-20-2002 | 06:18 PM
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Brake fluid absorbs water. The brown is the result of this and is a "clear" (pun intended) sign that you need to replace the fluid. Flush/bleed the system.
 
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Old 03-15-2002 | 02:00 PM
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The color change is due to normal seal wear in your hydraulics. Should be changed out every two years anyway.
 
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