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When should I change brake fluid - lolsteve - 15-08-2013 So I've got some new front disks and pads to go on along with some DOT 5.1 fluid. While I'm fairly confident in changing the dicks and pads I have no idea with the fluid, I need to clean the lines or something? I dunno. My question is, could I put on the new pads + discs now and then change the fluid later or is it something that should just be done at the same time? RE: When should I change brake fluid - Connor - 15-08-2013 So you like changing dicks eh? Serious comment is serious, changing the brake fluid just entails flushing the system through with new stuff. Easy as pie RE: When should I change brake fluid - Niall - 15-08-2013 Fluid will get darker the older it gets. New, its clear and has a slight straw colour to it. When it gets old, it will start to look like that morning after a heavy night piss. Thats when it needs changing. Just grab a few litres from halfords and bleed from the furthest to the closest to the MC. You want to keep bleeding until the fluid coming out is the same colour as the new fluid then move onto the next calliper and so on. Id just do it anyway. You will be surprised at the difference it will make! RE: When should I change brake fluid - Piggy - 15-08-2013 every 2yrs RE: When should I change brake fluid - lolsteve - 15-08-2013 Yea I got the new fluid 2 litres for 12 quid , should be enough. So its okay to change to fluid at a later date to the pads abd disks? RE: When should I change brake fluid - Piggy - 15-08-2013 you can do the fluid anytime you like. with 5.1 you will notice a nice difference RE: When should I change brake fluid - lolsteve - 15-08-2013 Cool, didn't realise thered be much difference in the two. Just thought itd last better against heavy abuse RE: When should I change brake fluid - Piggy - 15-08-2013 brake pedal feel is much improved RE: When should I change brake fluid - Jenkosowls - 18-08-2013 Tbh any 2nd hand car it'd be a good idea to flush the system and put new in you'd be surprised at how many dont have a 2 yearly flush This is what I'd flushed out of the 306 the fronts were golden the back lines were black!