How often should the brake fluid be changed for a Focus?

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StBethany
07/29/25 4:47pm
The brake fluid for a Focus should first be changed at 35,000 kilometers, and then every 40,000 kilometers thereafter. Brake fluid is the liquid medium that transmits braking pressure in the hydraulic braking system and is used in vehicles equipped with hydraulic braking systems. The Focus is a compact car under the Ford brand. Taking the Changan Ford Focus as an example: it is a 4-door, 5-seater sedan with a body length of 4,647 mm, width of 1,810 mm, height of 1,468 mm, and a wheelbase of 2,705 mm. The curb weight of the Changan Ford Focus is 1,245 kg, with a fuel tank capacity of 53 liters and a trunk capacity of 511 liters. The engine models are CAF384Q15 and CAF384WQ06, featuring a naturally aspirated intake form.
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