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Brake Fluid Replacement in Bolton

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PS Autos
Heaton Ave, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7BN
278 Reviews

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Brake Fluid Replacement FROM £60

Our workshop has all the latest diagnostic equipment to keep your vehicle running in A1 condition at a fraction of the dealer prices. ​So if your vehicle has a warrning light on, call today to get it checked before its to late. A scheduled Preventative Maintenance is a crucial aspect to maintaining...

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Wellington Garage MOT Centre
Wellington Garage, Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6PY
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Brake Fluid Replacement FROM £55

We are a friendly, professional run garage here in Bolton. We have a wide range of services available for all your mechanical problems. We offer an MOT test, car service, diagnostic test, car air conditioning service or any other car repairs in and around Bolton. If there’s something wrong with yo...

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Nigel Langs Garage
164 Crook Street, Bolton, BL3 6AS
352 Reviews
Well established garage since 1980's

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Brake Fluid Replacement FROM £50

A well established garage running since 1980's offering quality vehicle servicing, repairs and MOT's (class 4 and 5, short wheel base only). We strive to find solutions for our customers vehicles, and aim to offer the best customer service at competitive prices. Some of the services offered by the...

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Shaw Street Garage
92/94 Shaw Street Garage, Bolton, BL3 6HU
176 Reviews
Originally established way back in 1980

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Brake Fluid Replacement FROM £45

Welcome to Shaw Street Garage in Bolton, we offer a full range of services to ensure your vehicle stays roadworthy and legal whilst providing you total peace of mind and the best value for money. Originally established way back in 1980, Shaw Street Garage began as a relatively small auto-servicin...

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Bristol Street Motors Ford Bolton
54-56 Higher Bridge St, Bolton, BL1 2HG
155 Reviews

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Brake Fluid Replacement FROM £49.99

Please note: Collection and Delivery not available on Saturdays At your local Bristol Street Motors dealership, we only use the latest technology and employ the very best highly trained technicians. This ensures we have the skills and equipment to diagnose any problem quickly, making your service or...

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Wilson & Co Vauxhall Bolton
Manchester Road, Bolton, BL3 2NY
51 Reviews
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Brake Fluid Replacement FROM £39.99

"""Regular servicing and maintenance is vital to safeguard your vehicles reliability and roadworthiness and to ensure your vehicle operates as it is intended. Servicing also allows our manufacturer-trained technicians to identify any worn components so they can be replaced before they fail (which ca...

What is brake fluid?

Car brakes on your car use fluid pressure to work. When a car’s brake pedal is pushed, a plunger in the brake’s master cylinder pressurises the brake fluid that resides in the hoses and pipes to make the other components of the braking system move.

How long does brake fluid last?

This varies from car to car, but most manufacturers suggest booking a brake fluid replacement at least every couple of years. Although the fluid is in a sealed system, moisture can still find its way in. It corrodes components over time and decreases the temperature at which the fluid is supposed to boil.

Furthermore, as the internal components of the braking system wear out, debris contaminates the fluid, jamming everything up. All of this impacts on how well the brakes function, particularly in constant stop-start traffic with heavy braking and can lead to expensive brake repairs.

What are the possible signs that a car needs new, or more, brake fluid?

 

  • If the brakes on a car feel in any way as though they are not functioning correctly.
  • When the car’s brakes are spongy when pressed.
  • When fluid is new, it has a light amber colour to it, so that is what to look out for.
  • As the light amber fluid darkens, which is a sign of contamination, the need to change it increases.
  • If the fluid ever becomes darker than brown, or even black, then it should be changed immediately.

 

How long does it take to change brake fluid?

 

  • The fluid can be easily replaced in around 15-30 minutes, depending on the vehicle.

 

How much does brake fluid cost?

 

  • The fluid is relatively inexpensive, certainly compared to the cost of replacing a corroded master cylinder, so it’s important to keep an eye on it.
  • The cost can vary from vehicle to vehicle but should be less than £50.

 

How can you save money (and the environment) while you drive?

As every garage owner will tell you, there are some tried and tested ways to cut down on your petrol costs (and consumption) while you’re out and about in Bolton or beyond. One is to shut your windows. If you can hear that wind noise in your car it’s costing you more to drive. This is because the car becomes less aerodynamic and has to work harder to motor along. Removing a roof rack will improve your fuel efficiency for the same reason. Another useful tip is to combine short trips into one; each time you drive after your car has been parked for a while the engine will be cold and need to use a lot more fuel for the first 5 miles or so. If you do one trip from school drop-off to supermarket to office you’ll use far less fuel than if you do all those trips individually.

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