Flush Brake Fluid Every 2-3 Years

[swshawaii]

Recently did a complete brake flush using almost 2 quarts of Valvoline Synthetic DOT 3/4 fluid. After flushing I was inspecting the brake pads and servicing caliper pins and sliders I found a creased caliper dust boot. Although it wasn't torn I decided to replace it with a $4 rebuild kit from RockAuto. This is what remains in the bores AFTER flushing. Just a reminder to open the bleeder screws when compressing the pistons to install new pads, otherwise you're pushing this junk through the ABS system and master cylinder. 2005 ST has 68K and probably never flushed. Bought used 3/09 at 46K.

http://www.aa1car.com/library/bfluid.htm

 

[bdmaash]

didn't think about the bleeder screw when pushing back pistons, good tip

please put a <enter>/new line between pictures so such a wide screen is not required

 

[swshawaii]

Thanks bdmaash. Finally figured out how to resize pics (400x225) on the "new and improved" Photobucket.