murky brake fluid in reservoir(=means BAD fluid)

quartersquarters Council Member
in Suspension, Braking & Wheels
question is for my 88 mazda 323 wagon. murky brown brake fluid in reservoir. what's this all about?

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  • SiWagonSiWagon Council Member
    Easy ...brake fluids broken down.Needs to b replaced.Normally should b replaced every 2-3 years,but most peeps don't.

    Take a Turkey Baster suck out as much as possible,then fill with new fluids.Now bleed out all the lines.
  • michaelhinkle1michaelhinkle1 Senior Wagonist
    SiWagon wrote:
    Easy ...brake fluids broken down.Needs to b replaced.Normally should b replaced every 2-3 years,but most peeps don't.

    Take a Turkey Baster suck out as much as possible,then fill with new fluids.Now bleed out all the lines.

    shouldn't he refill it, then bleed the lines, then refill it again?
  • wagodizzlewagodizzle Council Member and EDM expert
    no, he needs to drain as much as he can like SiWagon said...then refill it fresh, bleed lines, refill again...etc
  • SiWagonSiWagon Council Member
    It's easier & faster to suck out the fluid than to bleed out the fluid besides u don't want to bleed out the fluid with all the sediment,rust & water going through the line.
  • quartersquarters Council Member
    this will probably help with the insanely soft pedal feel i am getting. i'll try and get around to it this weekend.
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