![]() Only they can tell if you need a brake job or another repair service to rectify your car’s brake performance. ![]() So it’s best to get your brake system components inspected by a certified technician. Bad braking efficiency can also happen due to an underlying problem, like damaged tire tread, shocks, or struts. However, it can also mean something else if the brake system is struggling, such as brake caliper, brake pad, or brake rotor issues. Poor brake performance can signify contaminated or bad brake fluid, which requires a brake flush. This indicates you need a brake fluid change. You may also notice that you need to push the brake pedal entirely to the bottom before it slows and stops your car. Over time, moisture will accumulate in the brake fluid (a hydraulic fluid), resulting in a spongy or soft feel when you press the brake pedal. However, you’ll also need a brake system flush when certain symptoms show up, like: 1. This’ll prevent a deeper, more expensive brake system repair - like total brake failure. going to give someone a piece of my mind!For car maintenance, it’s recommended you get a brake fluid flush every two years or 30,000 miles, depending on your driving and braking patterns. ![]() I got a call 30 minutes ago it is ready for pick up.įriday, Saturday, and half of monday. and it should take about an hour for the DSG service. ![]() I could change the Thermostat and gasket within an hour. I thought WTH is taking so long to do this. They found a small coolant leak from the thermostat housing, and were replacing it under warranty. They never called, and once it was getting close to closing time i got a hold of them. Took it in for my scheduled DSG service, and was told it would be ready the same day(Friday). So i thought i would do that and not have to hassle with disposing of fluid proprly when finished, or waiting till my package arrives to get started. However i did get a coupon in the mail from my Dealer, $169 for the DSG service. I do have a 2 year old son, and a wife who works 2 jobs, so i thought this might be too much of a chore for me. I think the kit from Deutsche was around $120-$149, cant remember exactly. Great Input guys, much impressed by the DIY guys! It only took around 2 minutes per bottle.Įdit 2: Total cost for me at the end was around 120 bucks vs the 350 a private shop quoted vs 750 the dealer quoted. This will allow the fluid to go in much faster. Took about the same time as an oil change and was just as easy.Įdit: If you use that funnel, pull out the mesh filter in the base of the funnel. Once thats done close everything up and use OBDeleven to do a transmission recalibration (I just used one of the apps for 10 credits). Using OBDeleven I monitored the transmission fluid temp and when it hit 35c-45c I removed the main drain plug WITH THE CAR RUNNING and let the excess drain till it was a light trickle. I put in the full bottles then installed the new filter/airbox/battery and let the car idle for about 5 minutes while switching through park/reverse/drive/neutral etc. The end nozzle of the funnel fits directly into the filter port so you can fill it from the top very easily. ![]() Once thats all done I used this fluid/filter kit and this funnel to do the change. Let it all drain, then remove the snorkel and wait some more. Took the filter out then went under the car and opened up the drain bolt. It is best to do this after the car has sat overnight to let the filter drain so you don't get a big mess. Removed airbox, battery tray, then opened the filter. I left the car on the floor of my flat garage as you can reach everything you need to without lifting the car. ![]()
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