Brake fluid change

[Tigerobe]

Hi guys
Thinking of changing my brake fluid on my 2014 fr. It hasn’t been changed before. Recently had new discs and pads all round.
Is there a specific process for this and is there anything I need to watch out for? Can a local garage do it or do I need to take to dealers or franchise garage chain like ATS etc.

Thanks


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[Dr.Dash]

To do it properly isn't really a DIY job. It needs a pressure bleeder and VCDS to activate the ABS system.

Doing it the old school way will only get about half the existing fluid out of the system.

 

[Big Col]

As above you need to trigger the ABS system to do it properly.

Do you not have a local VW group indie ? I'd seek out one of them before looking at genereric fast fit type places.

 

[Mr Pig]

I used to do brake fluid changes myself but it's one of those things that I know just let a garage do. They have the right kit and the cost isn't too crazy so it just isn't worth the grief of doing it yourself.

 

[Walone]

I used to do brake fluid changes myself but it's one of those things that I know just let a garage do. They have the right kit and the cost isn't too crazy so it just isn't worth the grief of doing it yourself.

I quite agree, with modern cars, I had mine done this month when I had it serviced at main dealer, £49 which I didn't think was too bad.