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Reasonable rate for brake flush?
Posted on 6/17/24 at 8:13 pm
Posted on 6/17/24 at 8:13 pm
Dealership wanted $170 + tax, no, thanks. But that's the dealership, where higher prices are expected.
Aside from $350 or any other variation, are there any local shops around the BR area that can do this for under $100 (DOT 3)?
I imagine the brand of brake fluid doesn't really matter? FWIW, I have that my vehicle uses ConocoPhillips brake fluid (not sure how true that is).
Aside from $350 or any other variation, are there any local shops around the BR area that can do this for under $100 (DOT 3)?
I imagine the brand of brake fluid doesn't really matter? FWIW, I have that my vehicle uses ConocoPhillips brake fluid (not sure how true that is).
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Posted on 6/17/24 at 8:16 pm to Will Cover
Why do you need Your brakes flushed ? Have you changed the rotators etc?
Posted on 6/17/24 at 8:17 pm to Will Cover
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Aside from $350 or any other variation, are there any local shops around the BR area that can do this for under $100
Seems like nobody will do anything for under $100 these days
Posted on 6/17/24 at 8:17 pm to Will Cover
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Aside from $350 or any other variation, are there any local shops around the BR area that can do this for under $100 (DOT 3)?
I’d be surprised if you can find it anywhere under $100.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 8:17 pm to Will Cover
Ive never had that done. And my brakes have never gone out.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 8:17 pm to Will Cover
Car manufacturers typically recommend changing brake fluid every two years, but some recommend every three years or every 45,000 miles. However, the best way to find out how often to change your brake fluid is to follow your manufacturer's recommendations.
A brake fluid flush typically costs between $70 and $120, depending on your vehicle's make and model and the service center.
A brake fluid flush typically costs between $70 and $120, depending on your vehicle's make and model and the service center.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 8:22 pm to Will Cover
Go for free and don't think about it again.
Brake flush is just another way to pry money out of your wallet. Unless you are running laps at Road America you don't need it.
Brake flush is just another way to pry money out of your wallet. Unless you are running laps at Road America you don't need it.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 8:25 pm to Will Cover
I know a guy in Lake Providence that will do it for $35.00 if you are willing to bring it up there
Posted on 6/17/24 at 8:26 pm to Gorilla Ball
I get that it's hygroscopic, but even on lightly used cars, I'll just change out what's in the master cylinder.
Track cars are a different story, obviously.
Track cars are a different story, obviously.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 8:27 pm to Will Cover
I have honestly never heard of a brake fluid flush.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 8:33 pm to Spankum
If your car sits up a lot, the plastic parts can allow moisture to get in, and brake fluid will absorb water. (From the air)
Likewise, if you track a car and get the brake fluid really hot, with a lot of cool down cycles, it can degrade the fluid.
Most street cars don't ever need a flush, IMO.
And I never, ever flush an automatic transmission .
Likewise, if you track a car and get the brake fluid really hot, with a lot of cool down cycles, it can degrade the fluid.
Most street cars don't ever need a flush, IMO.
And I never, ever flush an automatic transmission .
Posted on 6/17/24 at 8:36 pm to Will Cover
My vehicle recommends it every 50k miles I think. I would just get someone to help you do tuis yourself. Should take about 15 minutes. Doubt you will find it much cheaper than you were quoted.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 8:38 pm to Will Cover
20 years and 270k on the last truck’s brake fluid and was doing fine when I sold it. I wouldn’t be changing it.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 8:39 pm to N2cars
Makes sense, but since the brake fluid does not primarily perform primarily a lubricating function as engine oils do, I never thought about changing it.
That said, brake fluid does get dirty as hell. I may just change what is in the reservoir on mine and call it good!
That said, brake fluid does get dirty as hell. I may just change what is in the reservoir on mine and call it good!
Posted on 6/17/24 at 8:40 pm to LEASTBAY
Just draw out what's in the master cylinder reservoir, replace w/ compatible fluid.
Call it done.
I sure AF wouldn't drain the whole system.
Call it done.
I sure AF wouldn't drain the whole system.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 8:41 pm to N2cars
I do this when I change pads and just pump all the old out at the same time.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 8:45 pm to Gorilla Ball
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Car manufacturers typically recommend changing brake fluid every two years, but some recommend every three years or every 45,000 miles.
What is the interval on blinker fluid?
Asking for a friend…
Just kidding…I am mechanically inclined to change my brake pads which just started grinding this weekend. So I have my weekend project for Saturday morning before the heat.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 8:50 pm to Will Cover
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Dealership wanted $170 + tax, no, thanks.
It’s $170 dollars man. You trying to save 30-40 bucks or what?
Posted on 6/17/24 at 9:01 pm to Will Cover
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My neighbor tells me of the time a large black kid in an All Star game came in to pitch and he was throwing gas. But, neighbor says he kept his cool and stroked a double off of him. Then, after the game neighbor’s dad says it was Bo Jackson at 12 years old. Mmmhmmmm, heard that….
Just a heads up to anyone out there who cares, do not accidentally put a little power steering fluid in the brake fluid box.
It will ruin the seals and you’ll be looking for a new master cylinder as well. It doesn’t take much. This happened years ago in my old 80s Toyota Camry. I didn’t think much of it until I found out the hard way.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 9:27 pm to Will Cover
You buy the reservoir grommets, can of brake cleaner and fluid. I’ll do it for 50
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