Brake fluid question - differentiating old from new

[jb92563]

Originally Posted by flaps10

This brings to light a nagging question.

What do you do with old brake fluid?

I generated some significant amount after a couple of clutch flushes and then replacing the clutch hydraulics.

Then there's the amount left in my pressure bleeder, which surely can't be long for this world as it's not in a sealed container and the hose is not even capped on the end.

I feel like adding it to my old motor oil would contaminated it, and when I asked at the local auto parts store they said they take oil and ATF but don't know what to do with brake fluid.

I'd like to not be doing something stupid with it. Suggestions?

Find your cities hazardous waste folks and ask when they collect it.
My city has a monthly collection day for hazardous wastes.

Also, pool chlorine and brake fluid will spontaneously ignite so be careful not to store it near your hot tub/pool chemicals in the garage.