Brake fluid change - how often

Stevie Dakota

Have a Megane with 4 year old brake fluid, time for a flush? Brakes feel a bit less powerful after a recent pad and disk change.

Henry Ford III

Yep. Brake fluid is hydroscopic (absorbs water).

Last time I did a brake fluid change I used an "easybleed" gadget. Made it clean quick andsimple, and means it's a 1 man job too.

Nonoperational

Usually 2 years - easy cheap job. Main dealer would do it for less than €50

ianobrien

Stevie Dakota wrote: »

Brakes feel a bit less powerful after a recent pad and disk change.

Brake fluid age has nothing to do with that.

Brake fluid absorbs water, and when the fluid gets hot, it boils. Then, as you press the pedal, the fluid vapour compresses (brake fade)

I'd say that the new brakes haven't bedded in yet. New brakes take up to 200 miles to bed in properly, and that's what I'd say you have.

Brake fade is when the pedal travels more, overheated brakes is when you press the pedal, but nothing happens (and you'll smell them). New brakes are exactly as you describe above.

Mr.David

Every 2 years is typically recommended.

Make sure you get the correct dot rated fluid for your car...

okane1

Every 2yrs. Did mine 3wks ago and felt a massive difference in brake feel and stopping power.

mickdw

Sure it is due a change but your problem is down to the fresh brakes Id bet. Should be fine in a few days.

CarMuppet

gpf101 wrote: »

Usually 2 years - easy cheap job. Main dealer would do it for less than €50

+1. Every two years. Bleeding is critical and each corner needs to be done according to distance from master cylinder etc

easy job on all one you've seen it done once.