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Title: How long will brake fluid last...
Post by: Webby the Bear on 08 February 2013, 11:51:47
I did my brake fluid change last week but i bought a big 5 litre bottle as it was virtually same price as a 1 litre bottle  ::).

i of course did the lid up again but how long will it last ?

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Title: Re: How long will brake fluid last...
Post by: ozzycat on 08 February 2013, 11:56:08
it will last quite awile as long as you keep  it in a dry area because breake fluid atracts moisture so i would put some olastic ouer the spout before you put the lid back on
Title: Re: How long will brake fluid last...
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 February 2013, 12:31:32
I would be tempted to decant what's left into a few 1 litre bottles, filling them to the brim, and open them as required. If there's a lot of air space in the top of the container the fluid can absorb moisture from it.
Title: Re: How long will brake fluid last...
Post by: Webby the Bear on 08 February 2013, 12:31:58
it will last quite awile as long as you keep  it in a dry area because breake fluid atracts moisture so i would put some olastic ouer the spout before you put the lid back on

Cheers mate  :y
Title: Re: How long will brake fluid last...
Post by: Webby the Bear on 08 February 2013, 12:32:32
I would be tempted to decant what's left into a few 1 litre bottles, filling them to the brim, and open them as required. If there's a lot of air space in the top of the container the fluid can absorb moisture from it.

will do. cheers kev  :y
Title: Re: How long will brake fluid last...
Post by: Webby the Bear on 08 February 2013, 12:33:19
I would be tempted to decant what's left into a few 1 litre bottles, filling them to the brim, and open them as required. If there's a lot of air space in the top of the container the fluid can absorb moisture from it.

will do. cheers kev  :y
Title: Re: How long will brake fluid last...
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 08 February 2013, 12:33:26
Pointless buying big containers of brake fluid as it only has a two year life in the brake circuit so its reaonable to assume similar in a large tub.
Title: Re: How long will brake fluid last...
Post by: Webby the Bear on 08 February 2013, 12:34:20
Pointless buying big containers of brake fluid as it only has a two year life in the brake circuit so its reaonable to assume similar in a large tub.

good point mark. luckily i got a couple of cars to service that take the same stuff so hopefully most of it will get used  :y
Title: Re: How long will brake fluid last...
Post by: tunnie on 08 February 2013, 12:39:25
As above, I was told same, so I bought loads of smaller 1L bottles. That way you only open when needed, so they can last a lot longer.

Although I bought on TC, used pressure kit to flush fluid.  You do use more via this method, but it's much easier! :)
Title: Re: How long will brake fluid last...
Post by: Webby the Bear on 08 February 2013, 12:50:53
As above, I was told same, so I bought loads of smaller 1L bottles. That way you only open when needed, so they can last a lot longer.

Although I bought on TC, used pressure kit to flush fluid.  You do use more via this method, but it's much easier! :)

How do they work Tunnie? i assume all 4 wheels off and bleeders cracked loose, then fire it up and wait for all 4 to show fresh fluid?
Title: Re: How long will brake fluid last...
Post by: TheBoy on 08 February 2013, 13:44:55
I buy the 250ml bottles. I don't keep them "in stock", but purchase as needed, as it goes off pretty quick.

I too use an Eezi-bleed - or however its spelt - like tunnie.  Actually, does tunnie own one, or does he nick mine ?
Title: Re: How long will brake fluid last...
Post by: tunnie on 08 February 2013, 14:57:35
I buy the 250ml bottles. I don't keep them "in stock", but purchase as needed, as it goes off pretty quick.

I too use an Eezi-bleed - or however its spelt - like tunnie.  Actually, does tunnie own one, or does he nick mine ?

No I have my own  :P

For once  ::)
Title: Re: How long will brake fluid last...
Post by: tidla on 08 February 2013, 22:01:47
Had a five litre for stock once, never again. lid fitted while stored. Bunged it in an old astra after a master cylinder and wheel cylinder change. Notched the rear brakes up to get the hand brake nice and tight.

You can guess the rest. 1 litre tubs only now.