Brake Fluid...

jameslxdt · Post by **jameslxdt** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 3:14 pm

DaiRees wrote:So is there any special process to changing the fluid on these modern cars with ABS, I've only ever done in on old "standard" brake sytems.

My fluid is 5 and a half years old now

Also is there any way to know for sure when the new stuff is coming through, or do you have to rely on the "that must be enough" method?

on pugs with ABS you are supposed to link up to a diag to open the inlet and outlet valves on the ABS hydraulic unit so you can flush the entire system but no one ever does, im supposed to do it on the Volvos at work but i never bother, no one else does either, not even when replacing the hydraulic unit itself, which ive only ever done once (in error)

Post by **DaiRees** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 3:22 pm

Awwwww, you're scaring me now James, I preferred Malachy's answer

jameslxdt · Post by **jameslxdt** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 3:26 pm

well like i said, your supposed to, but no one actually does, it would waste too much time, even though most garages will charge more for an ABS brake fluid change

adampv6 · Post by **adampv6** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 3:43 pm

I'm currently looking at 2x500ml of Motul 5.1 for £12. Any ideas how much the dealer is going to bedn me over for the disc, pad and fluid change?

jameslxdt · Post by **jameslxdt** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 3:51 pm

do it yourself, its so bloody easy, and the dealer wont fit anything but genuine brake parts and only use genuine fluid

adampv6 · Post by **adampv6** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 7:03 pm

ah fair enough, they seemed happy enough to take different oil last time I had a service, but I guess thats a bit different

Well if they don't, I'll get my mates uncle to do it!