Brake fluid changes in Erdington
Old brake fluid flushed out and replaced with the grade your car's maker specifies, at our Kingsbury Road workshop.
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Brake fluid turns the push on the pedal into pressure at each wheel. It also absorbs moisture from the air, slowly, through the seals and hoses, and that is the problem: water in the fluid lowers its boiling point and corrodes the system from the inside.
Under hard or repeated braking, such as a long downhill run, fluid with water in it can boil. The pedal goes soft and the car takes longer to stop. Nothing looks or feels different beforehand, which is why fluid is changed on time rather than when it seems to need it.
Most makers set the interval in years rather than miles, often every two years; your service schedule will say. We check the fluid's condition on full and major services and tell you when it is due.
The old fluid is flushed through every pipe and caliper until only new fluid comes out, and the system is bled so no air is left in it.
Any questions? Call 0121 377 7738 and ask.
Common questions
How often should brake fluid be changed?
Most makers give an interval in years, often every two years, because the fluid absorbs moisture whether or not the car is used. Your service schedule shows your car's interval.
Can I just top up the brake fluid?
A top-up only adds new fluid to old. And a level that keeps dropping usually means worn pads or a leak, which is worth finding.
Is brake fluid checked at a service?
Yes. The level is topped up on every service, and its condition is checked on full and major services, so you will know when a change is due.
Book your car in at Kingsbury Road
Put your registration in for a price on your own vehicle, or call the workshop and we will sort it out over the phone.
912 Kingsbury Road, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9PY