Reference to brakes was with regard to the bits that have the fluid in them. Pads/shoes /rotors come and go - sometimes a lot less than 5 years depending on use. Calipers/M-C/wheel cylinders/hoses/etc. -- usually robust enough to last a long time even if fluid changes are neglected. For street cars that aren't unreasonably abused, if fluid is changed every year or two those bits often last the life of the car. That's been my experience anyway.....

My favorite form of shock absorber syndrome is old tires/new tires.
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82 242 6.2L coming...; '15 Honda Fit