How often for brake fluid change?

[Wesdave]

My brake fluid was changed 2 yrs ago,  it's due a service and I'll probably be asked if I want to pay for it doing again . Every 2 yrs seems excessive,  I'm thinking 4 yrs would be fine. Thanks, Dave 

[MarksST]

Ford and most manufacturers recommend it’s changed every 2 years, you can of course go against that though, it’s not that important.

[Freddy42]

For what it costs (about £40), it's every 2 years for me. I'm always prepared to spend on brakes and tyres.

[Paulkp]

Brake Fluid is Hygroscopic ie absorbs moisture, and I understand this is the reasaon for changing the fluid.  Some garages can measure the % moisture in the fluid, and can then make an informed recommendation to change or not to change.

[Wesdave]

I'm going to have it done, with abs and all it's accompanying pipework it's not worth me doing it.

It's the last one on the service plan so I might as well let them do it. Thanks for convincing me  !

[Hackney]

4 hours ago, Wesdave said:

My brake fluid was changed 2 yrs ago,  it's due a service and I'll probably be asked if I want to pay for it doing again . Every 2 yrs seems excessive,  I'm thinking 4 yrs would be fine. Thanks, Dave 

Nope,every two years is the recommended time.Brake fluid is really very inexpensive,not a big job for a workshop @ all.

[TomsFocus]

Most used cars won't have had a brake fluid change since they finished dealership servicing around 4 years old.  

If you aren't strapped for cash and having an MD service then you may as well have it done though!

[Wesdave]

All advice noted, thanks.