15K brake fluid change???

Jordo! · 02-03-2012, 03:58 PM

This is listed on the scheduled maintenace -- seems a bit early to flush the brakes. And curiously NOT listed at 30K...

Did anybody actually do this?

Anyone change the diff fluid -- that's supposed to be "inspected" around 15 K.

6MT · 02-03-2012, 04:05 PM

Brake fluid... that's a stretch. Diff fluid... that's another matter. I changed mine at 5k and it was a slimey black gooey mess.

Should tell you something...

vividracing · 02-03-2012, 04:06 PM

Brake fluid should be changed based on time, not mileage. Brake fluid likes to absorb moisture. Not changing it causes damage to the brake system and diminished performance. Here in AZ I recommend doing it every 24 months, but if it's humid where you live I'd do it more often. Since you're in FL, I'd do it every 12-18 months.

We like Motul here at Vivid, but any DOT 4 fluid will do the trick. If I can be any help, PM or call me.

Jordo! · 02-03-2012, 04:39 PM

^^^ Hmm. Thanks for the tip -- that makes a lot of sense

I'm sure fresh dif fluid wouldn't hurt anyway...

vividracing · 02-06-2012, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordo!

^^^ Hmm. Thanks for the tip -- that makes a lot of sense

I'm sure fresh dif fluid wouldn't hurt anyway...

I'd do the work myself if I were you, it'll save you some money. Diff fluid is super easy to do. The brake fluid is easy, just time consuming. You'll need a friend to help with bleeding the brakes unless you've got a power bleeder.

02-03-2012, 03:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	15K brake fluid change??? This is listed on the scheduled maintenace -- seems a bit early to flush the brakes. And curiously NOT listed at 30K... Did anybody actually do this? Anyone change the diff fluid -- that's supposed to be "inspected" around 15 K. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

02-03-2012, 04:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Brake fluid... that's a stretch. Diff fluid... that's another matter. I changed mine at 5k and it was a slimey black gooey mess. Should tell you something... __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

02-03-2012, 04:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 38 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 39	Brake fluid should be changed based on time, not mileage. Brake fluid likes to absorb moisture. Not changing it causes damage to the brake system and diminished performance. Here in AZ I recommend doing it every 24 months, but if it's humid where you live I'd do it more often. Since you're in FL, I'd do it every 12-18 months. We like Motul here at Vivid, but any DOT 4 fluid will do the trick. If I can be any help, PM or call me. __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

02-03-2012, 04:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	^^^ Hmm. Thanks for the tip -- that makes a lot of sense I'm sure fresh dif fluid wouldn't hurt anyway... __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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