Corroded caliper piston
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Question: Why should I have the brake fluid changed when my vehicle’s brakes work fine?
Answer: Brake fluid is hygroscopic which means it attracts moisture like a sponge. This contamination lowers the boiling point, reducing brake performance and causes corrosion. The corrosion ruins the internal parts of a brake system causing expensive brake repairs and also may lead to brake failure. Honda recommend this be done every 45k miles especially if the system has an anti-lock brake system.
Recommended brake fluid replacment is every 45000 miles
