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Brake Fluid Replacement in Brentwood

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Mercury Car Centre Ltd

10 Tallon Road Hutton, BRENTWOOD, CM13 1TF

11 Reviews

88.14% Completion Rate

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Collect & Deliver

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Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Brake Fluid Replacement:£99

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Formula One Autocentre Brentwood

Unit A1, Hubert Road, Brentwood, CM14 4JE

43 Reviews

86.31% Completion Rate

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Customer Drop-off

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Brake Fluid Replacement:£40

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The Garage Group Essex

The Old Stableyard, Sandpit Lane, Brentwood, CM14 5QE

0 Reviews

38.46% Completion Rate

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Collect & Deliver

Customer Drop-off

Free C&D on drivable & broken down cars

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Brake Fluid Replacement:£70

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Brake Fluid Replacement

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.

 

What do you need from your garage?

We all have different needs, and choosing a garage is no different. For some of us, it’s the quality of the overall service which matters most; not just the work that’s done under the bonnet, but the human interaction that comes with it. BookMyGarage allows you to compare Brentwood garages on everything from their waiting room refreshments or whether having your toddler in tow is going to be a problem, to how clearly the staff can explain the work your car requires.