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When Should You Replace Brake Fluid

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Your car’s brakes are a very important safety feature. They keep your car under control and make it possible to stop on a dime when used correctly. Like all systems on your car, you need to service your brakes for optimal use. A very important part of that service is to check and replace brake fluid when needed.

Brake fluid is one of the few substances that actually attracts moisture. Its chemical makeup is such that brake fluid literally will remove water from the air. That especially happens at the calipers and brake drums. The brake fluid will draw in moisture through the bleeder valves. That makes it very important to bleed your brake lines at least every six months. The more moisture you get, the worse your brakes perform.

Signs Your Brake Fluid is Going Bad

Brake fluid is a clear liquid that gives your brake system the hydraulic action it needs to stop your car. Over time, it

picks moisture and other contaminants
loses viscosity
changes from clear to a yellowish or brownish color

A simple check visual check of the brake fluid in your car’s master cylinder can tell you if you have good fluid or bad. That is one way to know when to replace brake fluid.Another is simply by the sound and feel of your brakes.

As fluid goes bad, you have to press harder on the pedal to stop your car. You also might hear your brake pads dragging on the rotors. That is because the fluid is not letting the calipers work properly and fully seat and unseat the pads during use. You can improve the situation by bleeding your brakes and checking the fluid. If you don’t get clear fluid after bleeding the air and water, you need to replace your brake fluid.

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What Happens if You Don’t

If you ignore your brake fluid and do not replace it, you will lose braking power. Sooner or later, you lose enough that you just might cause an accident. Brake fluid replacement service is simple enough to do and ensures good stopping power. It is a good idea to replace your brake fluid at least every other year. That is in addition to bleeding your brake lines and other common maintenance that ensures your brakes work as well as possible.

Schedule Brake Service Today

You can call our friendly experts at United Tire and schedule brake fluid replacement as early as today. We have 13 independently owned locations in the greater Philadelphia area, and use OEM and top-brand aftermarket parts. We will ensure your car drives and stops as intended with great braking action.

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At United Tire & Service, our staff is here to serve customers throughout Pennsylvania. We offer top-quality auto repair services done by expert technicians. From an oil change or brake repair to auto air conditioning repair, muffler repair, engine diagnostics, wheel alignment, car batteries, fleet repair, tire repair, suspension repair and Pennsylvania state vehicle inspections, we do it all. We also stock a wide selection of tires from all the top brands in the industry including Goodyear Tires, Dunlop Tires, Kelly Tires, and many more. Schedule an appointment with us today at one of our locations in Concordville, Downingtown, Emmaus, Feasterville, Phoenixville, Southampton, Paoli, West Chester or Willow Grove, PA. We are your number one source for top quality, affordable auto repair and tires!