[DML] Re: red brake fluid

["thebrave65" <johnnysher1@xxxxxxx>]

You are correct about the color from the factory, however, I've not 
seen any red brake fluids before.  That doesn't mean they don't 
exisit.

Definately flush that crap out of there and make sure that when you 
do, the fluid comes out totally clear.

Get the Castrol GTLMA from BAP, Pep Boys or a vendor.

As a newer owner, it sounds like you're on the right track!

Johnny
5518

> 
> 
> 
> My first, tentative post to the list.  Owned my car for about 16
> months now, absolutely love it.
> 
> My question is about brake fluid.  Mine is reddish in color, which I
> noticed when bleeding it after installing new rotors and pads.  It's
> also somewhat "cloudy" looking in the reservior.
> 
> The shop manual says, if I remember right, that on initial bleeding
> the fluid may look red as this was done at the factory for test 
purposes.
> 
> Could this mean my brake fluid is 22 years old!?  If so, wouldn't 
the
> lines have rusted out somewhere by now?  At any rate, not knowing 
the
> history of the car, it's certainly due for a brake fluid flush.  
Just
> hoping that there are red brake fluids out there and it might not 
have
> been that neglected.
> 
> Also, thanks to all here who post with amazing tips and 
information. 
> I would feel far less confident caring for my car without them.
> 
> Doug
> #1759 (black, m/t, grooves, flap)








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