The Highlander
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not for bikes. It's around 6k-10k or every 2 years. For riders who ride often - probably once a year.
but... why don't you just bleed it instead? it's simpler and safer that way. How do you suck out old brake fluid in the tube anyway? You gotta flush it.
This is a proper kit (or similar) for bleeding brake fluid -
it's cheap and simple. only $40 (more or less). I have never heard of people changing brake fluid with turkey basting tube but if using turkey basting tube is how you change brake fluid for cars..... then stay away from my car
are you sure? Most bikes use DOT 4, not 5. my bike uses DOT 4. Reba's hubby's bike uses DOT 4. so does Ducati bikes and goldwing. it's 2 completely different chemical. Using wrong one will kill your brake system and most likely your life. sure DOT 5 is nice that it doesn't absorb moisture and all. It's a lot of trouble to switch to it and risky! better stick with factory specification.
btw - on bike... if your brake fluid is black.... oh boy....... you're lucky to be in one piece! You should not wait until your brake fluid is black!!!!
OFC, I use turkey basting tube to suck old brake fluid out then bleed with few brake pump. Some vehicles with ABS are very hard to bleed. Why should I pump brake a lot during brake fluid is full in the master cylinder? So turkey basting save my time.
That's what my college book said about most motorcycles use DOT 5 because it will not hurt painted surfaces. I believe your motorcycle have ABS because DOT 5 is not recommended for use with an ABS. So blame to James D. Halderman.
Yes, I know DOT4 should not mix with other DOT3. Just follow the vehicle manufacturers recommend.