Replacing brake/power steering fluids, w/o flush?

[Bluebird]

I want to get a survey regarding just replacing the brake fluid in the master cylinder without flushing the lines/brake cylinders and replacing fluid in the power steering pump without flushing the system. Thank you all for considering my request for your expertise. TDR, best resource!

Blessings,
Patrick.

 

[JR]

Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs water and should be flushed every 2 years. If any new components are being installed, IE calipers, ps pump, etc, a good flush before the new component goes on should be mandatory.

IMO the amount of fluid in the resevoir is minimal compared to whats in the complete system and will do very little in the eyes of being proactive. If you do your own maintenance on your vehicles get yourself a Motive Power Bleeder and the correct adapters to do the vehicles you own. It makes flushing a 15 minute job. Best 100 bucks youll spend.

 

[RikDavis]

JR's method is probably the best ( JR, I used to live in Jefferson) however I usually suck out thebrake fluid with a turkey baster and refill a couple times over a period of several days and have never had any problems and have nearly 600k on my 99.

 

[JR]

Hey Rik, small world!

 

[DVolk]

I know a whole bunch of people whom never change the brake fluid with no issues, and we are talking rigs that are sevral years old .
You used to never even here of such a thing a few yearsback either todays products are a bunch crappyier or its just posted in manuals to make $$$ for the service shops .

 

[JR]

Actually it has more to do with people choosing to ignore the service manual of their vehicle. Every vehicle I've ever owned has had a scheduled service interval for each and every fluid in that particular vehicle. We are talking a few dollars worth of brake fluid every few years. Yes you can get away with going longer but then again the same could be said for every other fluid as well including oil and coolant, technically you could run those for years on end with no immediate side effects.

Just don't be upset when you pull your valve cover off one day and there is an inch of sludge in the head