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Brake Fluid Replacement Appropriate for All Vehicles
Bethesda, Maryland — The Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA) recommends to its members that (1) Brake fluid be tested for contamination at OEM recommended brake system inspection intervals, and (2) a Brake fluid replacement service be performed, for most vehicles, when testing shows that copper content exceeds 200 ppm. The AMRA Maintenance Service Task Force reached its conclusion after extensive study of industry data, including a review of SAE Papers, US Government reports (NHTSA and NIST) and independent laboratory studies, among other resources. It is a known fact that brake fluid is designed to protect against corrosion of the system materials it contacts, and that those corrosion inhibitors deplete over time. The data showed that this increased presence of copper contamination predetermines the rapid growth of iron contamination and corrosion that has been shown to impede future brake system performance.
AMRA representatives presented this recommendation, along with others, and with extensive supporting materials, to members of the National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators (NACAA). NACAA’s members include regulators and enforcers of consumer-oriented laws, including those that affect auto repair. Their members come from most states of the U.S. and Canada. While not endorsing this or any other recommendation, NACAA members provided input and suggestions to the AMRA recommendations.
AMRA members can obtain details from AMRA at 301-634-4954. Others can purchase/request information from amra@motorist.org.
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