The motor manufacturers’ stipulation makes the most sense, the fact is motor manufacturers’ recommendations should always be deferred to.
They’re all dead if they did thisI'm sure there are good reasons to change the brake fluid and if my cars were track toys I likely would, but I've never done this for my daily drivers and have never had a problem.
Just a thought experiment... I bet the brakes would work for daily driving if the fluid was 100% water... Where is Mythbusters when you need them...
Only difficulty with that method is you’re not testing the fluid in the line down from the master cylinder & ABS unit.
It's still an easy way to track the progression of hydroscopic activity. If you have 2% at the master reservoir, then it's higher down the circuit.
I would agree (altho there are inconsistencies with this method as well..) if it were an expensive and/or time consuming job. But it is so simple, and inexpensive, I prefer to stay ahead of any *potential * issues by using a 24 month schedule. Certainly, everyone can decide what's best for their own situation.
1-PD uses the brakes. Yes, it also uses regenerative braking, but it can and will use the old-fashioned mechanical braking as well. The same is true of the mach-e's 2PD system (accelerator and brake pedal). Pressing the brake pedal utilizes regenerative braking to a point, then mechanical braking. What is debatable is whether you, as a 1pd user, use less mechanical braking or get more regeneration than any randomly selected 2pd mme driver. There are too many variables in that to make a blanket system, but 1pd is not inherently more efficient braking. What is not debatable is that any mme driver is going to use far less mechanical braking than I do when driving my Tacoma.
…….or stop making unqualified guesses & assumptions and do what the manufacturer says
Just my experience which is not totally unqualified as you are badging me without knowing anything about my qualifications. I see that you are a motor insurance inspector. I dealt with many during my 45+ years in the Automotive and Motorsports repair business as a Certified Technician and Service manager.…….or stop making unqualified guesses & assumptions and do what the manufacturer says
More than just a mere “insurance inspector”, fully trained mechanic & technician, forensic vehicle examiner for police, trading standards officers, lawyers, insurance industry, claimants, defendants, the Courts and expert witness so done more than just “dealt with” such technical matters.
I was only suggesting an alternative method since there are so many varying opinions including the "I've never flushed the brake fluid on any of my vehicles and never had any problem" people that pop up whenever a thread on this subject hits any forum discussion. I never said my suggested method was the only correct way. Good grief Mark. I'm all for sticking with what the manufacturer's suggested change intervals are. That's what I constantly presented and defended to my customers for years.More than just a mere “insurance inspector”, fully trained mechanic & technician, forensic vehicle examiner for police, trading standards officers, lawyers, insurance industry, claimants, defendants, the Courts and expert witness so done more than just “dealt with” such technical matters.
Trust me, the correct way is the manufacturer’s way.
You do what you do if you want/dare and are prepared to deal with the liabilities & consequences
But don’t do others the disservice of misrepresenting yours as the correct and only way.
