Winter Is Coming: Watch Out for Moisture in Your Brake Fluid
Test for Contamination and Flush Out That Nasty Old Fluid to Protect Your Brake System You may keep a careful watch on the wear of your brake pads. But how about your brake fluid? Did you know brake fluid is not a lifetime fill and should be changed as needed? Unlike motor oil, common DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluid is hygroscopic; that is, it draws moisture from the air. It’s why you should use only fresh brake fluid you’ve recently opened, and it’s why the brake fluid in your vehicle may be overdue for a change. The automotive experts at FDP Virginia Inc., which develops and sells Goodyear Brakes, offer some tips for assessing the health of your vehicle’s braking system, as well as advanced solutions for addressing any issues. The new line of Goodyear Brakes provides premium quality brake kits, calipers, rotors, brake pads that are made in the U.S.A. and all the hardware for today’s most popular vehicles, from daily drivers to SUVs and light trucks, all backed by a national warranty, decades of production experience and one of the best-known names in automotive excellence. The Goodyear Brakes product lineup offers drivers the ideal solution for almost