What is a Brake Flush?
Brake flush is the process of totally draining and removing your vehicle’s brake fluid and replacing it with new and clean brake fluid.
This is a similar process to other fluid changes such as the engine oil and transmission fluid. Brake fluids are important because they allow the energy that your foot releases on the brake pedal to be transformed into braking pressure which squeezes the brake rotors, slowing them down.
Not changing your brake fluid is dangerous because it might lead to your vehicle having a hard time stopping or, worse, the brakes could fail altogether and your car might not stop at all.
How Often to Flush Brake Fluid?
The different fluids in your car need to be changed every now and then. A good rule of thumb for a brake fluid flush is every 30,000 miles or every 3 years, whichever comes first.
However, this still highly depends on the brand of car you are using and the type of brake fluid. Different car manufacturers recommend different intervals for a brake fluid flush.
The best thing to do is to visit our brake flush service in Spring, Texas. Our expert mechanics will help you determine whether your car is up for a brake flush and will make a regular schedule for your service needs.
Signs That Show Your Car Needs a Brake Flush
Warning Light Comes On
One of the easiest ways to know if your car needs a brake flush is checking if a warning light is on, particularly the ABS or Anti-lock Braking System light. This light will turn on to signify that your car needs a brake fluid change.
Strange Noises
If you hear strange noises every time you press the brake pedal, then your car is probably telling you that there is something wrong with your brake system and it might actually be the brake fluid.
Pedal Problems
Another way to tell is if you are having a hard time pushing down on the brake pedal. If it got harder to push the brake pedal down to the floor or if it takes you a long time and a lot of pumps before your car comes to a stop, you might want to have your brake fluid checked.
Why Choose Our Service
Draining out and replacing brake fluid is not an easy task. It’s a hydraulic system where oil gets through tubes and pipes.
If you get an air bubble in the tube, the brake pads may not be able to press the rotors and drum hard enough to stop your vehicle, no matter how hard you step on the pedal.
That being said, it is best to get a brake flush service from the experts who know what they are doing. This is way too important for your safety.
At Northside Motors:
- We provide only the best quality parts for your car
- We offer quality services at reasonable prices
- We never do shortcuts
- We always choose the best way to do the job over the quickest way
- Our mechanics are well trained and are experts in dealing with different auto problems
No matter what car you drive, the quality of maintenance it gets will make a huge difference in reliability and longevity. At Northside Motors, we pride ourselves on providing the best quality of service to satisfy our customers. We can assure you that we will treat your car the way that is should be treated, like the king of the road.
Schedule your next service with us! Other than brake fluid flush, we can take care of basic services like oil changes, tire rotations, and more quickly while you wait!
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Northside Motors
2219 Louetta Rd
Spring, Texas 77388
