[DML] red brake fluid

["mopardmc12" <doug@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

My first, tentative post to the list.  Owned my car for about 16
months now, absolutely love it.

My question is about brake fluid.  Mine is reddish in color, which I
noticed when bleeding it after installing new rotors and pads.  It's
also somewhat "cloudy" looking in the reservior.

The shop manual says, if I remember right, that on initial bleeding
the fluid may look red as this was done at the factory for test purposes.

Could this mean my brake fluid is 22 years old!?  If so, wouldn't the
lines have rusted out somewhere by now?  At any rate, not knowing the
history of the car, it's certainly due for a brake fluid flush.  Just
hoping that there are red brake fluids out there and it might not have
been that neglected.

Also, thanks to all here who post with amazing tips and information. 
I would feel far less confident caring for my car without them.

Doug
#1759 (black, m/t, grooves, flap)








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