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Originally Posted by TiAgX5
No way a test strip dipped into the master cyl reservoir is showing condition of brake fluid in the calipers.
Any moisture in the system will collect at the lowest point (calipers/lines), because of the different specific gravity between brake fluid and water.
An incomplete flush can leave old "wet" fluid in the ABS module/lines/calipers and the test strip will ONLY verify the dry/new fluid on top.
Moisture test strips only work to verify fluid moisture in a system that circulates the fluid, automotive hydraulic brake systems compress the fluid, ZERO circulation.
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+1 
This is one tool that is a waste of time, unless you are trying to sell services. When in doubt Flush.
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