Why in the world would one have to flush the DOT3 out every two years?
Owing to the nature of the Huck mechanism the stinking system will flush itself every two-three months. Even faster than that if you leave it sitting and un-exercised for a week or two.
If the system it's not flushed, what happens to the Dot 3. It is in a closed system so which of the following happens to it:
a. It gets dirty so that it can't flow sufficiently to push through the smallest space in order to activate the wheel cylinder pistons? How does it get that dirty?
b. It gets lumpy? (see above)
c. It gets smelly? How do you know if it ain't seeping out and thus flushing itself.
d. It gets water in it? Seems that would not be harmful owing to the fact that water can/t be compressed. It would only be a very small amount owing the the only place it can get in it through the MC plug. Hmmm.
e. Just something to do? Now there you go! When you live in miserably cold areas then it will give you something to do to get away from the missus
for a little spell. You know.
For the record, I never flush none of mine. I noticed the coupe now has a trail of fluid on the inside of the rims and down the tire and going through the continual process of flushing itself. It hadn't been driven for a couple months. I'll just add some to the MC and keep on driving it. There is no cure that I have found or been told about
Best,
Charlie
BTW: The coupes front linings are so soggy they have swelled and stick. They break loose with an audible "Pop" when the powerful 216 is put in low gear and then act normal. The soggy linings will soon burn off. Yeah, right.
BTW2: Think of the brake fluid as the engine oil. On a 216, if you have an oil filter (even a trickle) it will keep the oil clean and you never have to change it. Just check and add periocically. Right?
