Poll and be honest! have you had your brake fluid changed to schedule? - Page 3

baxlin · 17th August 2007, 10:34

Must admit I'm in the "oops" category. But my car's in for service today anyway, first time with this independent, but my business partner's used him for his Jags for years, so fully confident.

He says as part of the service he does test (that's the word he used, rather than "check") the brake fluid, although as I've now owned the car for just over 2 years, he thought he'd be recommending it was changed.

JohnDotCom · 17th August 2007, 10:55

I have had mine changed twice from new so far under 3 years old and will be due again shortly for its 90000 mile service which Mr Lates will be undertaking.
I consider this a very important under taking knowing how much the break fluid can boil if neglected and could lead to all sorts of braking problems.
I hope yours are not seized Keith, the bleed nipples that is.

Keith · 17th August 2007, 11:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by pondweed

done at 26k, 56k (mid 04) and nothing since. on 165k - going to wait till MOT time incase a brake pipe needs doing, otherwise will do again then!

Very good point Jon, I have Mot due mid next month as well

Jules · 19th August 2007, 23:07

My Father's Club SE was done at 30K inspection service, and yes you can feel the difference!!

ie Brake feel is more solid with fresh fluid.
Pads were only half worn and not changed this time.

Rack · 29th August 2007, 15:25

Will get it done at 60k - not done at 30k according to the service book - along with clutch fluid *goes to check the clutchfluid thread*

JohnDotCom · 29th August 2007, 15:29

It is surprising the number of people that either didn't know this had to be done or don't know whether it has been done, nearly 41% :SHOCKED:
and the Brakes are what keep you on the road!
Very Interesting.

Lates · 29th August 2007, 22:04

Personally I would not replace the clutch fluid.And lets be honest there a little clicky at the best of times - if it works leave well alone

MGOracle · 5th September 2007, 22:49

110k Miles here and 4 years old. Never had it changed.

ksilver · 6th September 2007, 18:54

Mine was done at 30,000 miles and is now due again.

As a side issue what is the capacity of the brake system? I have searched through Haynes and I can't find any reference to how much fluid will be needed to do the job

Lates · 6th September 2007, 19:49

I buy in 1 litre to replace the b/fluid.

View Poll Results: Have you had you Brake Fluid changed?
Yes at 30,000 miles or two years as per service schedule	50	51.55%
No never been done afaik and now overdue	29	29.90%
No idea !	16	16.49%
My car is not yet two years old so not due yet	2	2.06%
Voters: 97. You may not vote on this poll

17th August 2007, 10:34	#21
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	Must admit I'm in the "oops" category. But my car's in for service today anyway, first time with this independent, but my business partner's used him for his Jags for years, so fully confident. He says as part of the service he does test (that's the word he used, rather than "check") the brake fluid, although as I've now owned the car for just over 2 years, he thought he'd be recommending it was changed. Last edited by baxlin; 17th August 2007 at 10:38..

19th August 2007, 23:07	#24
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	My Father's Club SE was done at 30K inspection service, and yes you can feel the difference!! ie Brake feel is more solid with fresh fluid. Pads were only half worn and not changed this time. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

29th August 2007, 15:25	#25
Rack Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Aalborg Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Will get it done at 60k - not done at 30k according to the service book - along with clutch fluid goes to check the clutchfluid thread __________________ Trophy Blue Zt CDTi - Synergy, EGR bypass, Intake mod mkII, BMC Filter

17th August 2007, 10:55	#22
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I have had mine changed twice from new so far under 3 years old and will be due again shortly for its 90000 mile service which Mr Lates will be undertaking. I consider this a very important under taking knowing how much the break fluid can boil if neglected and could lead to all sorts of braking problems. I hope yours are not seized Keith, the bleed nipples that is.

29th August 2007, 15:29	#26
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	It is surprising the number of people that either didn't know this had to be done or don't know whether it has been done, nearly 41% :SHOCKED: and the Brakes are what keep you on the road! Very Interesting.

29th August 2007, 22:04	#27
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	Personally I would not replace the clutch fluid.And lets be honest there a little clicky at the best of times - if it works leave well alone

5th September 2007, 22:49	#28
MGOracle Banned MG ZT CDTi 135+ Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cardiff Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	110k Miles here and 4 years old. Never had it changed.

6th September 2007, 18:54	#29
ksilver Loves to post ZT-T 385 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 358 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 10 Posts	Mine was done at 30,000 miles and is now due again. As a side issue what is the capacity of the brake system? I have searched through Haynes and I can't find any reference to how much fluid will be needed to do the job

6th September 2007, 19:49	#30
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	I buy in 1 litre to replace the b/fluid.