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The brake system in your Volkswagen is designed to deliver optimal stopping power through high-quality components such as brake pads, disc brakes, and hydraulic fluid or brake fluid. Brake fluid plays a crucial role in preventing corrosion within the brake system and also helps brake components by regulating the correct pressure and force.
A Volkswagen brake fluid exchange is a necessary service that should be done every 30,000 miles or as needed. Old fluid is drained and replaced with fresh new fluid. Brake pads, discs, and rotors may need to be serviced at the time of a brake fluid exchange.
The brake fluid is a hydraulic fluid that works with brake calipers and brake pads to stop the wheels when you press the brake pedal. It also keeps components within the brake system from corrosion. When fluid leaks or becomes degraded, your brakes lose performance. As brake fluid ages, it can degrade and become less effective. If a line is leaking, moisture can collect in the system and cause problems. This is why exchanging the fluid is an important step in total brake care. During a brake fluid exchange service, old brake fluid is drained from the brake fluid reservoir and fresh fluid is refilled in the reservoir.
Slow braking, strange smells, and soft brake pedals may be signs that your brake system is failing. If you notice these and other signs, it may be time for a brake fluid exchange. While it is recommended to exchange fluid every 30,000 miles or every 2 years, you may need more exchanges depending on how much your vehicle is used and other factors. Your brakes play a central role in the braking system of your Volkswagen. Any part of the brake system may age and fail at some point. Frequent brake inspections will help you stay on top of your braking power. A professional automotive technician can perform an inspection of your brakes, draining and replacing old fluid. Without these routine services, you may gradually lose braking power with a complete failure of the brakes in extreme cases.
If you need a quality Volkswagen Brake Fluid exchange, contact Southern Volkswagen Greenbrier of Chesapeake, VA. We also serve Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Norfolk, and North Virginia Beach, VA. Our team of trained and certified Volkswagen service technicians can inspect your entire brake system, including lines, hoses, pads, calipers, rotors, and fluid levels. We can recommend a brake fluid exchange and other maintenance suggestions for your Passat or Jetta Volkswagen. Schedule a certified Volkswagen brake fluid exchange online today. Or give us a call if you have any questions about our services or service center.
