Have to change fluid when swap rotors/pads?

ddvette9 · 09-26-2012, 06:07 PM

2009 with almost 50k, Changing pads and rotors too, leaving lines alone. Do I have to change fluid?

DEpointfive0 · 09-26-2012, 06:35 PM

I would... Go GTR fluid, helps with brake fade.
I THINK Nissan recommends brake fluid flush every 30k or some BS because it absorbs water from the air which does something and it makes the pads not last as long, and yada yada...

Just make sure you don't get raped for a liter of fluid, The Nismo Shop (West Covina Nissan sells it for $30 Nissan Factory OEM GT-R Special DOT 4 Brake Fluid KN9U0-40001P - Nissan R35 GT-R)

Mike · 09-26-2012, 06:40 PM

you don't have to, but you should.

ChrisSlicks · 09-26-2012, 07:34 PM

After 3 years of DD it will be a bit yucky but still functional. You preserve the life of expensive components (such as ABS controllers) by flushing every 2-3 years on a street only car. Don't drive hard? Then don't waste money on expensive fluid, 32 oz bottle of Vavoline for $8 will do you just fine.

Fishey · 09-27-2012, 06:19 AM

The higher the boiling temp, the more hygroscopic the brake fluid is, as a good rule of thumb. (Note, products like SRF are exceptions) so for a DD I usually suggest just simple auto parts fluid that meets the DOT4 specification. Industry standard is to flush the fluid every 2 years regardless of mileage.

-Your Pal
Fishey

SouthArk370Z · 09-27-2012, 11:02 AM

As per Mike, you shouldn't have/need to change it, but, as long as you're there, I'd go ahead and flush/replace.
When in doubt, use new stuff (this applies to most vehicle fluids, especially lubricants) - it's not that expensive. Do you really want to scrimp on such a nice car?

09-26-2012, 06:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
ddvette9 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 823 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Rep Power: 16	Have to change fluid when swap rotors/pads? 2009 with almost 50k, Changing pads and rotors too, leaving lines alone. Do I have to change fluid?

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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	After 3 years of DD it will be a bit yucky but still functional. You preserve the life of expensive components (such as ABS controllers) by flushing every 2-3 years on a street only car. Don't drive hard? Then don't waste money on expensive fluid, 32 oz bottle of Vavoline for $8 will do you just fine. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

09-27-2012, 06:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
Fishey Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lebanon Posts: 159 Drives: Volvo T5-R Rep Power: 12	The higher the boiling temp, the more hygroscopic the brake fluid is, as a good rule of thumb. (Note, products like SRF are exceptions) so for a DD I usually suggest just simple auto parts fluid that meets the DOT4 specification. Industry standard is to flush the fluid every 2 years regardless of mileage. -Your Pal Fishey Last edited by Fishey; 09-27-2012 at 06:24 AM.

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09-26-2012, 06:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	I would... Go GTR fluid, helps with brake fade. I THINK Nissan recommends brake fluid flush every 30k or some BS because it absorbs water from the air which does something and it makes the pads not last as long, and yada yada... Just make sure you don't get raped for a liter of fluid, The Nismo Shop (West Covina Nissan sells it for $30 Nissan Factory OEM GT-R Special DOT 4 Brake Fluid KN9U0-40001P - Nissan R35 GT-R)

09-27-2012, 11:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	As per Mike, you shouldn't have/need to change it, but, as long as you're there, I'd go ahead and flush/replace. When in doubt, use new stuff (this applies to most vehicle fluids, especially lubricants) - it's not that expensive. Do you really want to scrimp on such a nice car?