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Old 11-27-19 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by TiHabanero
Coming from a mechanical background, specifically machine maintenance and repair, I am anal about proper maintenance. Flush and fill brakes on our cars every 2 years. Keeps condensation down to a minimum and proper clean lubrication to the working parts of the system. Blame my dad, he was an engineer and was very particular as to maintenance. Everything he owned worked perfectly and lasted forever. It rubbed off on me.

I still recommend flush and fill.
Shimano uses mineral oil which isn't hygroscopic, unlike brake fluid. Preaching waaay too frequent service isn't proper maintenance, it's just a waste.
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