Brake Fluid Exchange

How Brake Fluid Wears Down Over Time

Brake fluid is a hygroscopic fluid, meaning that this fluid absorbs moisture when exposed to the air. When they absorb moisture, this can cause issues within your brake lines or brake fluid reservoir that manifest themselves in decreased braking performance. You may notice several bad braking symptoms:

• The ABS light turning on
• Decreased stopping power when braking
• Strange noises when braking
• A burning smell coming from your brakes

The longer you leave the problem to fester, the more likely your brakes will wear down due to the corrosive nature of worn-out brake fluid.

Not Replacing Your Brake Fluid Can Be Risky

When you experience decreased braking performance in your Volkswagen, you leave yourself vulnerable to several financial and safety risks. First of all, the longer you let that corrosive brake fluid do damage to your braking system, you’re more likely to have to spend much more money replacing multiple parts than you would be if you stayed on top of your brake fluid exchanges. The decreased braking performance you experience also leaves you prone to collisions, as you don’t have the same amount of braking power that you’re used to. Either way, the safety risks and financial risks of neglecting your brake fluid are much worse than simply scheduling your regular brake fluid exchange service with Volkswagen of Winchester.