Reasonable Cost of Brake Fluid Flush?

[tc1446]

The Mercedes E300 has 55K miles and brake fluid has never been flushed. What does this normally cost? Have not inquired at dealer or independents yet.
Have not had any issues and fluid looks reasonably clear.

 

[Jimmy_Russells]

Anywhere from $60-180 depending on if we're talking about Bob's repairs in Alabama or a Mercedes dealer in LA.

 

[BMW Dom]

The BMW dealer closest to me charges 200 for brake flush, I know we are talking Mercedes, but they're both german

 

[The Critic]

$150-$250? Local Toyota dealer charges $219.

 

[cb_13]

99.95 and 129.95 at the two nearest Ford dealerships.

 

[haggler]

Wow, these numbers making my one way valve and gatorade bottle looking pretty valuable!

 

[Hall]

Independent shop - $100 or less ... "as long as we don't snap a bleed valve".

 

[tc1446]

Wow, these numbers making my one way valve and gatorade bottle looking pretty valuable!

Not if you can't get down/up off the floor any more!

 

[ctrcbob]

Following may not be popular;

I’ve had cars since 1955.
(1949 Chevy).

I’ve NEVER had a brake fluid flush.

I’ve NEVER had problems.

 

[Ed_Flecko]

Following may not be popular;

I’ve had cars since 1955.
(1949 Chevy).

I’ve NEVER had a brake fluid flush.

I’ve NEVER had problems.

Of the cars that you've owned, how long did you own them before you sold them, traded them in, etc.?

To never flush brake fluid is just asking for problems, IMO.

Ed

 

[Jimmy_Russells]

BITOG - Where people brag about changing oil every 2k but also brag about never changing brake fluid

 

[tc1446]

Thanks folks for the rapid feedback. Just called MB dealer in Winston Salem and they said $200. I have an apt next Monday.

 

[Lubener]

One hour shop labor, whatever that would be plus fluid. I forgot the misc. rag charge too.

 

[Hall]

BITOG - Where people brag about changing oil every 2k but also brag about never changing brake fluid

"Cheap insurance" .... oh, wait....

 

[Trav]

Thanks folks for the rapid feedback. Just called MB dealer in Winston Salem and they said $200. I have an apt next Monday.

Price is okay.

 

[BHopkins]

Following may not be popular;

I’ve had cars since 1955.
(1949 Chevy).

I’ve NEVER had a brake fluid flush.

I’ve NEVER had problems.

Or . . . are your expectations of how a good brake pedal should feel, and don't know/care what good brakes are like?

 

[JustinH]

Just paid for a service at Brake Check local chain in San Antonio.

16 Ford Escape. Flush 4 calipers with DOT4 fluid, replace front pads, hardware, and machine front brake rotors. Oil change and filter 6qts.

No need to pay fancy prices for a non fancy car.

 

[The Critic]

Or . . . are your expectations of how a good brake pedal should feel, and don't know/care what good brakes are like?

Brake pedal feel usually doesn’t change significantly overtime unless the fluid is heavily contaminated. Properly sliding brake calipers and pad condition (I.e. not tapered) have a far greater impact.

Average driver who doesn’t ride their brakes will never get their fluid hot enough to boil brakes.

 

[ctrcbob]

Of the cars that you've owned, how long did you own them before you sold them, traded them in, etc.?

To never flush brake fluid is just asking for problems, IMO.

Ed

Most cars kept three to four years, however;
76 Buick ten years,
92 Toyota, eight years,
98 Continental over 100k miles
02 Continental over 100k miles.

Like I said, not popular with BITOG.

Another thing not popular with BITOG. I never change Cabin Filters since I “cleaned” the filter in my 98 Continental. Dirty, but still did the job after over 100K miles.

Another thing not popular with BIGOG. I only rotate tires if/when I see abnormal wear. Some cars, I’ve never rotated. If two tires wear out, I just buy two tires. If two are worn and other two still got 5k left on them, I’ll buy all four.

Again, I’m “Old School”. All above not popular with BITOG but I’ve
NEVER had problems.

 

[BMW Dom]

Or . . . are your expectations of how a good brake pedal should feel, and don't know/care what good brakes are like?

Until their brakes don’t work