Inexpensive Brake Fluid flush
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Inexpensive Brake Fluid flush
There are some maintenance items better served by the MB dealer network.
However, there are some simple items that can be done safely just about anywhere.
I was due for a brake fluid exchange, and noticed that Sears Automotive offers the service using DOT 3/4/5 for $39.99 (if you check out their web page, I think its a national price). They used the vacuum system that sucks the clean fluid to the brake caliper.
I was out in less than an hour, and am now looking to bring my wife's Lincoln in for the same service. Great price.
However, there are some simple items that can be done safely just about anywhere.
I was due for a brake fluid exchange, and noticed that Sears Automotive offers the service using DOT 3/4/5 for $39.99 (if you check out their web page, I think its a national price). They used the vacuum system that sucks the clean fluid to the brake caliper.
I was out in less than an hour, and am now looking to bring my wife's Lincoln in for the same service. Great price.
Last edited by imaphaetonguy; Jul 12, 2014 at 11:17 AM.
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if you are handy, try this. I perform brake fluid flush on my own
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...l_83ml3ir27n_e
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...l_83ml3ir27n_e
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if you are handy, try this. I perform brake fluid flush on my own
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...l_83ml3ir27n_e
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...l_83ml3ir27n_e
Replaced the vinyl hose last year and it's good as new.
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The bleeder is $50, the fluid at the dealer is what, $30 per quart?
So 110 bucks for the first two flushes(4 years), plus it's kinda messy still, and you need time, and confidence in yourself, etc.
Sears will be 80 for the two flushes, nice deal it seems to me.
(Full disclosure: I own the power bleeder and had flushed my own brakes)
So 110 bucks for the first two flushes(4 years), plus it's kinda messy still, and you need time, and confidence in yourself, etc.
Sears will be 80 for the two flushes, nice deal it seems to me.
(Full disclosure: I own the power bleeder and had flushed my own brakes)
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2022 E450 Prior:2021 S580 2012 E350BT, 2013 GL350BT, 2009 ML320BT, 2006 E320CDI, 1987 260E
Thanks for the info, i've paid 1 time for it at the dealer but not sure how much it was, $2xx I think. Switched to Pre-paid on one car, still deciding what to do on the other as I approach 20k...
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'19 MBZ E450 Wagon, '19 BMW 530e
The bleeder is $50, the fluid at the dealer is what, $30 per quart?
So 110 bucks for the first two flushes(4 years), plus it's kinda messy still, and you need time, and confidence in yourself, etc.
Sears will be 80 for the two flushes, nice deal it seems to me.
(Full disclosure: I own the power bleeder and had flushed my own brakes)
So 110 bucks for the first two flushes(4 years), plus it's kinda messy still, and you need time, and confidence in yourself, etc.
Sears will be 80 for the two flushes, nice deal it seems to me.
(Full disclosure: I own the power bleeder and had flushed my own brakes)
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I guess that's why nobody trusts mechanics anymore... If they charge sky-high rates, then they at least need to make sure they take care of my car, and are not cutting corners.
