Brake fluid keeps your brakes functioning properly, and having dirty fluid can lead to the brakes not working properly, or even failing. If you think your brake fluid is old and contaminated, the trained technicians in our Service Department and our Quick Lane can help with our brake fluid flush service!
Read on to learn why it’s so important to flush your brake fluid, with four signs that indicate your brake fluid needs flushing (such as your brake pedal feeling soft or spongy), as well as the answers to frequently asked questions about brake fluid flush services!
If you want to learn more about the other services we offer at our Service Department, including Oil Changes, Brake Services, and even Filter Swap Services, please visit those respective pages!
Your Lincoln’s brake system is interconnected with hoses and brake lines, both of which use brake fluid to help transmit and amplify your input to the brake pedal. If the brake fluid is contaminated, your brakes will not perform as well, which can make driving more stressful. Brakes should respond quickly, every time you need them, which is why getting your brake fluid flushed when your brakes are a little more sluggish to respond is so important.
When you step on the brakes, it should respond quickly and without delay. If it feels soft or spongy, or if you have to put it to the floor to get even a little response, your brake fluid might need flushing. Low brake fluid also makes your Lincoln act this way, which can be fixed with a flush service as well.
Your digital cluster has indicator lights to let you know when components in your Lincoln need attention, and that includes the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). While this typically indicates an issue with your ABS itself, having low brake fluid will also cause the indicator light to come on.
While the trained technicians in our Service Department suggest getting your brake fluid flushed every 2 or 3 years, this is merely a range and can differ depending on how often you drive your Lincoln and if you keep it in a more humid climate. As such, it’s best to get it checked when you’re in for other routine maintenance, such as oil changes or tire swaps, so that you can plan accordingly.
At Whiteoak Lincoln, we offer Service Specials, which allow you to get services such as brake fluid flush services at a discounted rate. You can see what deals are currently active by looking at our Service Specials page!
The brake repairs covered by our Quick Lane at Whiteoak Lincoln include flushing your brake fluid, meaning if you want to get your brake fluid flushed, the only difference between going to the Quick Lane or our Service Department is that the Quick Lane does not require an appointment, while the Service Department allows you to pick a time for your appointment that works for you.
Whether you want to book in for a service appointment at our Service Department or drop by our Quick Lane at Whiteoak Lincoln, our trained technicians can take a look at your brake fluid and get it right as rain in no time. If you’re uncertain whether your brake fluid is the true culprit, reach out to us, and we’d be happy to advise you on what to come in and get checked. Visit our team in Mississauga and get your brake fluid flushed today by using the Quick Lane, and if you’d prefer to book a service appointment in our Service Department, fill out the secure form below!