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Subject:Brake fluid replacement
From:W. Silva
Date:Sat, 20 May 2000 09:35:33 -0400

Our '85 Westy has nasty looking brake fluid and I have heard two opinions
about changing it.

One:  Leave it alone, if you change it you may ruil the seals. because it's
been in there so long...

Two:  Change it at least every two years because it attracts moisture (what
does this do?)

We have owned the van for about 3 years now and don't know if the PO ever
changed the fluid.

What risks are we taking by changing or not changing the fluid.  Should I
have it done at a dealer or do you think Midas can handle it?

Thanks in advance for your sage advice.

Wendy

John & Wendy
Cape Cod, MA

'85 Westfalia "S-Cape"
'98 Passat "The Do Dah Machine"

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