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Changing Brake Fluid - Vectra C

pennypincher3562 · 2016-08-15 15:14:25

Hi After having my car serviced, the garage has said that the brake fluid is low. Does anyone know is it easy to change the brake fluid on a Vectra C yourself? How much would it cost if I did it myself. How much should it cost at a garage? I was quoted £30. Even if I don't fix it myself, is it simple to verify that the…

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[Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie

16 August 2016 at 10:33PM

If you try it yourself the bleeding of all four brakes can be a nightmare leading to really big extra costs.Front caliper bleed nipples can shear off and the caliper could be ruined, same on rear nipples but less expense for a slave cylinder replacement.£30 is a bargain for a brake fluid change and is the worlds biggest con for a top up .

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