Are you an owner of a car that’s more than two years old? Do you feel like your car has been losing a lot of its braking power? Your car’s brake fluid could be one of the culprits. If your car’s brake pedals have a spongy feel, chances are your car’s brake fluid needs flushing. Brake Flushin g is a process of removing the old fluid and replacing it with a new one. Not a lot of people see the importance of brake flushing, this is not even included in the list of recommended maintenance works on cars, making driver feel like the procedure isn’t necessary. Bus is it really that badly needed? Most brake fluids are glycol-based absorbs water. This is a very essential quality as it prevents corrosion in the cylinders of the braking system. After some time and absorbing a lot of water, the brake fluid reaches its point of saturation. This lessens the effectiveness of the brake fluid liquid in making the cars stop.

Here are some tips that could be helpful in determining the need for brake flushing:

- Usually car brake fluids need to be replaced every two years or 30,000 miles, and for humid places at least once a year.

- Brake fluids are usually transparent and have a slight amber-ish look. After it has absorbed moisture, the fluid gets darker and cloudy which is a tell-tale sign that the fluid needs flushing.

- There are specialty shops that do sell a Brake Fluid Tester that analyzes fluid samples for their boiling point. If the boiling point drops below 330 degrees Fahrenheit, the system should be flushed.

In replacing brake fluid make sure that you buy the type for your vehicle. It is listed in the owner’s manual and also on the reservoir cover. So go and have your car’s braking system tested and enjoy safer drives with peace of mind.