Brake Fluid Exchange

Symptoms of Defective Brake Fluid

Brake fluid will have defective performance if it gets contaminated by water or is allowed to leak out of the brake system. If a brake component such as a line gets excessive wear and cracks, the opening will expose the brake fluid to humidity that is readily absorbed or it might allow the brake fluid to leak out. Regardless of the issue being contamination or leaks, our brake fluid exchange will identify the root cause and target that problem for corrective maintenance that restores peak brake system performance according to factory specifications. If you begin experiencing any of these symptoms of defective brake fluid, it is the wisest decision to schedule the corrective exchange service as quickly as possible:

• Pedal Feel – If the brake pedal feels different, usually significantly harder or easier to depress, it is likely defective brake fluid.
• Vibrations or Shaking – A vibration in the steering wheel or shaking inside the cabin at speeds over 40mph are telltale warning signs of a brake fluid malfunction.
• Grabbing Brakes – If you feel like the brake pedal gets stuck, drags, or grabs as the brake pads contact the rotors erroneously.
• Brake Noises – If the brakes have developed a strange noise when activated, it is time for an exchange; the noises are often described as grinding, dragging, screeching, squealing, or squeaking. An eardrum-piercing screech is the telltale brake pad wear warning indicator.