Feb 9, 2005 · What makes brake fluid turn green, when it starts out light tan to gold? Flushed the factory fluid on one of my vehicles after 2 1/2 years. It was distinctly darker than new, but just …

Mar 15, 2012 · The green fluid is most certainly caused by the fluid chemical components breaking down and attacking the brazed joint in the brake tubing. While the tubing itself is …

Aug 12, 2002 · the old reservoir had dark green or blackish fluid, there is a dark green scum inside the entire res. when i flushed the brakes i had green fluid coming out of each caliper. …

Mar 1, 2006 · Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels - Green Brake Fluid? - I was replacing the brake caliper on a '95 Explorer and noticed that the brake fluid had a green tint. I …

Aug 26, 2010 · When I flushed the brake fluid in my 1999 Trans Am (flushed in 2005 - 6 years of use) the fluid was a dark nasty green color. My mother's 2004 Lincoln town car was the same …

Oct 12, 2023 · The brake fluid can turn green by the addition of the metal particles of the brake lines or wheel cylinders in the brake fluid. This happens when pressure is applied on the brake …

May 13, 2006 · 1999 to 2016 Super Duty - Green brake fluid - I remember green silicone brake fluid was the rage, but I thought it died with in a few months. That was until today. The fluid in …

Nov 17, 2019 · Well, I just wanted to put in my 2 cents worth here. I also have green brake fluid in all 3 of my vehicles. It started when I started using "Brake Best" fluid from Oreilly's. I'm sure …

May 16, 2011 · I did some research and I am getting mixed results haha. I found that the green brake fluid can be a very rare type of brake fluid called HSMO (hydraulic system mineral oil) …

Apr 29, 2012 · The brake fluid and the reservoir cap are green indicating not to use DOT 3 brake fluid. I read in a shop manual in a pinch you could actually use something like baby oil if you …