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Brake Fluid Replacement in Tonbridge

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HADLOW STAIR GARAGE
130 VALE ROAD, TONBRIDGE, TN9 1SP
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Friendly family run businessEstablished since 1988

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Brake Fluid Replacement FROM £110

Hadlow Stair Garage is based in the centre of Tonbridge, ideal for dropping your car off and shopping in Tonbridge or dropping of prior to catching a train to work. Hadlow Stair Garage offer all types of MOT, Servicing and Repair work and they are a friendly family run business with fair pricing. ...

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Horsepower Motor Centre
Unit 1 Sovereign Way, Tonbridge, TN9 1RH
301 Reviews
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Brake Fluid Replacement FROM £69.99

Kent's Leading Used Car Retailer & Vehicle Repair Centre. Experts in automotive repairs and maintenance from tyres, brakes, exhausts, MOT testing, car servicing to air conditioning. Hundreds of tyres in-stock on-site from leading manufacturers including Pirelli, Goodyear, Michelin, Continental an...

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Mill Garage-Kent
Watts Cross, London Road, Kent, TN11 9NB
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Brake Fluid Replacement FROM £39.95

Whether you need an MOT and Service or have been unfortunate enough to have had an accident in your pride and joy, Mill Garage can make sure your vehicle is fully taken care of by one of our extensively trained and careful technicians.

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Units 1, 2 & 3, 49 Branbridges Road, East Peckham, TN12 5HD
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Brake Fluid Replacement FROM £40

We provide one of best services for MOT tests at our Garage in East Peckham. By using highly experienced staff and equipment you can be assured your car is in good hands to be inspected.

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Formula One Autocentre Tonbridge
Unit 4 Trade Park, Ingot Way, Tonbridge, TN9 1GN
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Formula One Autocentres set out with a mission to deliver a completely new fast-fit experience to its customers. This would feature clean, modern premises, high-tech equipment and highly trained technicians; far removed from the kind of service normally associated with the industry. Forty years down...

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 to be a better driver

Whether you’re driving in Tonbridge or further afield, think about road user etiquette. Showing respect for other road users makes driving more pleasant for you and safer for everyone. For example, if you have to make a last minute change of lane, make your request to change clear to the driver who will need to let you in - and signal your thanks if they do. Be ready to abandon the change of lane if they won’t play ball - your safety (and that of other drivers and pedestrians) is more important than getting to your destination in the shortest time possible. When the position is reversed and a driver asks your permission to change lanes, allow them to as long as it is safe. If you get frustrated, avoid using your horn - it won’t improve matters and might make them considerably worse.

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