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Brake fluid change in Helsinki
We change the brake fluid on passenger cars, hybrids and electric cars, and small vans. The price includes the brake fluid and the standard replacement work.
Takes about 1 hourYou can wait on site – no need to leave the car for the whole day.
- Passenger car 60 €
- Hybrid, EV and van 80 €
- Brake fluid included in the price
- Bled through the brake calipers
60 €
Brake fluid change on a passenger car. The price includes the brake fluid and the standard replacement work.
✓ Included in the price
- brake fluid meeting the car’s technical requirements
- replacing the old fluid with new
- bleeding the system through the bleed screws on the brake calipers
- checking the brake fluid level
- checking the visible connections for leaks
- taking the used fluid for recycling
× Not included in the price
- sports and special cars, vehicles with unusual designs and braking systems that require more work than usual – priced separately
- repairing or replacing a rusted or broken bleed screw
- brake caliper replacement
- diagnostic bleeding on a Tesla
Other prices
Hybrid and electric car
80 €brake fluid + labour
The same work as on a passenger car, brake fluid included.
Small van
80 €brake fluid + labour
The same work as on a passenger car, brake fluid included.
BMW / MINI: service interval reset
+10 €separately
On some BMW and MINI models the brake fluid has its own service interval in the car’s service system.
Free of charge when the reset is done together with scheduled servicing or an oil change.
SFD unlocking
+30 €when needed
On VW Group cars built from around 2020 (Volkswagen, Audi, Škoda, SEAT, CUPRA), braking system service functions may require unlocking the protected diagnostic connection (SFD).
Prices include VAT at 25.5%.
Why does brake fluid need changing?
Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture over time and its properties deteriorate.
01
The boiling point drops
Moisture lowers the boiling point of the brake fluid.
02
Braking performance weakens
Brake performance can deteriorate under heavy load.
03
Parts wear faster
Internal parts of the system can corrode and the service life of hydraulic components can be shortened.
Regular brake fluid changes help keep the braking system reliable and in good condition.
How often should brake fluid be changed?
The interval is set by the car manufacturer’s instructions. On many cars it is about 2 years, but the exact interval varies by make, model and service schedule.
Don’t know when the brake fluid was last changed? We can check the available service records or, if needed, assess the condition of the fluid if this is possible on that car.
How the brake fluid change works
The fluid is replaced and the system is bled from the brake calipers.
01
Book a time
Registration number, make and model, and when the fluid was last changed, if known.
02
The right fluid
We use brake fluid that meets the car’s technical requirements.
03
Replacement and bleeding
The old fluid is replaced with new and the system is bled through the bleed screws on the calipers.
04
Check
We check the fluid level and the visible connections for leaks.
05
Recycling
The used brake fluid is taken for proper recycling.
Older cars and the condition of the bleed screws
On older cars the bleed screws on the brake calipers may be heavily rusted or otherwise in poor condition. When opening such a screw, there is a risk that it gets damaged or breaks.
If we notice a clearly increased risk of breakage, we usually contact you before continuing – and we agree together on how to proceed.
Try to open the bleed screw
An attempt is made to open the screw, knowing that it may get damaged or break.
In that case
- if the screw opens, the fluid is changed completely in the normal way
- if the screw breaks, the brake caliper has to be repaired or replaced – this work and its price are agreed separately
Leave the screw closed
The work is completed as far as possible.
In that case
- the fluid in that wheel’s brake circuit cannot be changed completely
- a complete change may later require repairing or replacing the bleed screw – or replacing the brake caliper if the screw cannot be repaired
Frequently asked questions about brake fluid changes
Is the brake fluid included in the price?
Yes. The price includes the brake fluid and the standard replacement work: passenger car 60 €, hybrid and electric car and small van 80 €.
We use brake fluids from TRW and Brembo. We keep both DOT 4 and DOT 5.1 in stock – in about 95% of cars we use DOT 5.1, which is also suitable for cars for which the manufacturer specifies DOT 4.
Do you change the brake fluid on a Tesla?
Yes, we do a normal preventive brake fluid change when the braking system is intact and no air has got into it.
Complete diagnostic bleeding of a system that has air in it is done with Tesla’s own Tesla Toolbox system, which is not currently available to us. That is why we do not do diagnostic bleeding in situations such as:
- after replacing the ABS / ESP unit
- after the braking system has been opened or has leaked
- after replacing brake pipes or hoses, if air has got deeper into the system
- after other repairs that require the manufacturer’s diagnostic bleeding procedure
How much does a BMW or MINI brake fluid service interval reset cost?
As a separate job +10 €. If the reset is done together with scheduled servicing or an engine oil change, it is not charged separately.
What if a bleed screw has rusted solid?
If we notice a clearly increased risk of breakage, we usually contact you and agree whether to open the screw knowing the risk or to leave it closed.
Book a brake fluid change
Give us these details, and we will book a time.
- the car’s registration number
- make and model
- if possible, when the brake fluid was last changed
Call 050 599 0357
or message us on WhatsApp or email asiakaspalvelu@primpex.fi