brake fluid in my master is black........

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  1. random hero

    random hero 1972 ford maverick I6

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    ok so i just replace my master, and all of my wheel cylinders, and the fluid in the rear reservoir is black, and i mean black, what could this be? my brake hoses deteriorating?
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Hmmm could be...
     
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    did you flush the lines before replacing the cylinders?
     
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    random hero 1972 ford maverick I6

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    not before, but i did do it after...does that make a difference?
     
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    It is moisture. When brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air it turns black.
     
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    random hero 1972 ford maverick I6

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    flushing my brakes again is probably a good idea than huh...lol.
     
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    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    Yes! Very good idea.....
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    My fluid is Purple :D
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Dave...you should see a doctor about that:biglaugh:
     
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    haha .
     
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