At McClary Ford, our team has a goal to help Athens, AL drivers keep their vehicles safe and operating properly. Your vehicle's braking system is a complex hydraulic system that needs brake fluid to operate. Although brake fluid is durable and can withstand very high temperatures, moisture in the air can cause it to degrade, which is why it's critical to have it changed on a routine basis.
Brake fluid is either made with silicone or glycol. If your vehicle has an anti-lock braking system, it probably runs on glycol-based brake fluid. Vehicles that aren't equipped with an anti-lock braking system typically use silicone-based brake fluid.
Most owner's manuals will have a recommended brake fluid changing schedule. If you're not sure how often you should have your brake fluid flushed and changed, you should have it looked at by a mechanic. Typically, having your brake fluid changed every year or two is acceptable.