Brake Fluid Exchange Service

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Kia Brake Fluid Exchange Service Explained

Brake fluid exchange service might seem a bit complicated to someone who doesn’t know what it entails, but it isn’t a particularly difficult process for the professional who is trained in the proper methodology and has the appropriate tools. In this case, “tools” refers not only to the wrenches and screwdrivers required to do the job but also the resources to have the used brake fluid properly disposed of through recycling.

The actual process is to open certain valves and connections in the brake lines to allow the old fluid to drain, inspect that fluid for contaminants which might indicate further problems, and then refill the system with the specified brake fluid for the particular make and model of vehicle.

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Why Brake Fluid Needs to be Replaced

In theory, brake fluid doesn’t ever need to be replaced. In a perfectly closed system, the original fluid the manufacturer put in the system will work well for the lifetime of the car. However, brake systems receive a lot of stress and after overheating or taking damage from expected use of the vehicle on paved, gravel, and dirt roads, brake systems can become compromised.

The first and easiest way to inspect for damage is to look at the brake fluid, checking for grit, grime, or condensation which may have accumulated in the system. It’s inexpensive to drain the fluid, see that it’s clean, and refill. If it’s dirty, that indicates a problem that is going to be less expensive to repair proactively rather than waiting until the damage becomes excessive.

What Can Happen if Brake Fluid Isn’t Exchanged

Safety requires the vehicle to have redundancy measures, you aren’t going to be driving down the road and suddenly have no brakes. What might happen is your brakes don’t work as efficiently as intended, and require repairs which are more expensive than routine maintenance to assure their intended performance.

At some point, such problems might express themselves during a routine safety inspection which prevents the car from being legally driven until the concerns are addressed. At that point, you won’t be allowed to schedule the repairs at a convenient time but have to do it immediately to continue driving.

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Carriage Kia of Woodstock Service Center

Car maintenance can, of course, be conducted by the owner or a local mechanic, but dealerships are better trained to evaluate the nuances of the modern vehicle design. Carriage Kia of Woodstock in Georgia and serving the surrounding areas of Rosell, Marietta, Acworth, Canton, and Cherokee County hires professional technicians and provides them with specific training, so they understand what your car needs as specified by the manufacturer. Give us a call, and we’ll be happy to provide professional service and courtesy while getting your car ready to drive safely without further concerns.