[bbbentley]

Hi TAZ,
I am kind of interested to hear what the "cons"(you mention) are when it comes to doing basic maintenance to a car? I am not touting myself as an expert or an authority although I have wrenched on old cars for almost 40 years, was ASA certified Master Tech, and trained Mercedes-B Authorized Technician. Mercedes recommended (back in the day, I should ad, I.E. DOT 3 era)to flush brake system once a year, preferably in the Spring. That was their exact advice. Why Spring? Humidity is lowest and DOT3 fluid is a desecant (absorbs moisture) this is why most brakes on old cars fail. I have spent a good part of my life literally swimming in fuel and brake problems on antique cars as that is the majority of work I do these days. Take my advice and replace the fluid. It don't cost much in time or material and safety should be a priority to all in the hobby. I have also read where DOT4 or Silicone fluids (can't remember if that is one and the same off the top of my head) do not have the problem of moisture absorption that old DOT3 fluids have, and if a car is used infrequently (stored), it is recommended to convert over to this fluid (old has to be completely removed). I have not tried to convert, but plan to try this out on Camaro resto I am doing. I am "Old School" and living in the past, so I have little to no experience working on anything made after the early 80's or as I refer to the pre-Chinese era.