A non Mr T brake fluid / coolant change

Comer · July 29, 2004, 11:45

After reading a few old posts regarding brake fluid changes I've noticed some large variances in the prices charged by Mr T.

I've just had my 20K service (actual = 14k) and although I've paid over £200 for the service they suggested that my brake fluid is contaminated and my coolant needs changing but did sweet FA about it.

I've now been quoted £110 s:? :? s:? for changing the brake fluid and coolant and I'm wondering whether to take my car to a Kwik Fit or Formula 1 autocentre to have it changed there.

Does anyone have experiences/ costs of having this work done by someone other than Mr T?

Would my warranty be affected? s:shock: :shock: s:shock:

Anonymous · July 29, 2004, 11:49

How much did they say for the brake fluid only to be changed? I need this done on the next service, which is iminnent........... s:? :? s:?

Comer · July 29, 2004, 11:57

Quote from: "John Woodward"How much did they say for the brake fluid only to be changed? I need this done on the next service, which is iminnent........... s:? :? s:?

One was £50 all in and the other £60 but the details are at home.

Anonymous · July 29, 2004, 12:39

I got my coolent done in the 2 for free. I told them I thought there was a leak, they had to drain it to check LOL!

Anonymous · July 29, 2004, 12:50

Heh heh............now THATS an idea...........

As for the brake fluid, kinda what I expected. Cheers Comer!

Darth Paul · July 29, 2004, 13:48

Apparently, if you mix brake fluid with bleach, you get smoke. Lots of it.

Sorry. s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

Comer · July 30, 2004, 15:29

I just rang Kwik Fit near me and they quoted £10 including fluid s:shock: :shock: s:shock:

aaronjb · July 30, 2004, 16:13

Quote from: "Comer"I just rang Kwik Fit near me and they quoted £10 including fluid s:shock: :shock: s:shock:

I think we can recommend that you don't go there, then.. Enough (decent) brake fluid to flush & fill the system would cost more than that...

Or was that coolant? Even so it's a bit cheap..

Comer · July 30, 2004, 16:19

Yep it was for brake fluid and I don't think I'll go there. Quite surprised at the price though. I thought it may be a different price for different cars but he didn't ask which car I had.

A non Mr T brake fluid / coolant change

Darth Paul