09-08-2020, 06:33 PM | #1 |
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How long does it take to do brake fluid flush service?
I went in to do maintenance due to brake fluid service light on.
I reviewed the dash cam front/rear, and the mechanic only filled in windshield washer fluid. The whole process only took him 30 mins to check the engine bay with a flashlight to check some oil leaks that mentioned when I dropped it off. He didn't flush out the brake fluid like he was supposed to. I did not see the refill of the fluid at the left corner of the engine bay. The advisor told me he lifted the car but I did not see it in the video. The only reason I reviewed the footage was because they did not even wash my dirty car after the service. So, my question is how long do you think tech will take to do brake fluid service? |
09-08-2020, 06:36 PM | #2 |
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Less than an hour for a good tech. They could have flushed/filled it from the bottom.
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I'm surprised your dash cam was running, lots of threads on bimmerpost (and other car sites) that dealers routinely turn off/disconnect/unplug dash cams.
I suppose once the car was lifted, brake fluid could be done in 30 minutes. If nothing is moving in front of car, but the car was rising/lowering, would the dash cam treat that as moving and record? |
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09-08-2020, 09:40 PM | #7 |
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I can do a full brake fluid flush in about 20 mins once the car is in the air. I use a pressure bleeder, which is what they would use too.
If you really want to know you could take the cap off and look inside. Brand new brake fluid is very translucent with a tinge of yellow. If it is golden and slightly more opaque it is most likely your old fluid.
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This would add to the time it takes, but also add old colored fluid to his new fluid if it wasn't done. |
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Time to find a new dealership.
I have one less than two miles from my home. I've had so many poor experiences there that I now drive 20 min out of the way to the next closest one. |
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