I was in a Mienike Muffler shop the other day for an annual state safety
inspection with one of my cars. The salesman was trying to convince me
that I should go for their $99 "brake flush" special. Told him it sounded
kind of steep for a 1/2 hrs. labor. He said most of the cost was for
materials. I said for a quart of brake fluid? He said no, they used a brake
flushing kit which consisted of a special brake system flushing fluid, plus a
hose that came in the kit and then the brake fluid. I passed on the great
special.
I got thinking later that to really flush the system would require some
kind of solvent. Then, how do you get the solvent out of the system....flush
brake fluid through it 5 or 6 times? I realize that I learn something new
every day, so.....has anyone ever heard of anything to clean the complete
brake system other than brake fluid? Anyone ever heard of a kit? I
surely haven't.
Mark
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