Hybrid Brake Fluid Flush Cost?

[A Sturdy Beast]

To those who own a 3+ year old hybrid, how much did you pay for the brake fluid flush?

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[Ozarkbeard]

Haven't needed it yet, but I would think that any competent brake shop would be a less expensive (and possibly better) choice than a ford dealership.

 

[A Sturdy Beast]

Haven't needed it yet, but I would think that any competent brake shop would be a less expensive (and possibly better) choice than a ford dealership.

Hybrids are getting common these days, but since Mavericks don’t have a conventional vacuum boosted brake system, I’d just as soon the dealer does mine.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

To those who own a 3+ year old hybrid, how much did you pay for the brake fluid flush?

Even at 3 years, you may not need your brake fluid flushed..
Have it tested for moisture content first by a competent shop. That will actually heat it to see how much moisture is contains.
Cheaper conductivity tests aren't always reliable.

 

[A Sturdy Beast]

Even at 3 years, you may not need your brake fluid flushed..
Have it tested for moisture content first by a competent shop. That will actually heat it to see how much moisture is contains.
Cheaper conductivity tests aren't always reliable.

The manual specifically says not to stretch the flush interval. I will change mine on time. Do as you please with yours.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

The manual specifically says not to stretch the flush interval. I will change mine on time. Do as you please with yours.

Yes Sir!

Loud and Clear!

 

[Probity]

Dunno about Ford/Mav costs for brake fluid flush/renew. But a reference point that may/may not be relevant- my daughter in CA (LA area) just had oil/filter change and brake fluid flush/renew on her 2019 (6 model years old) Honda Fit with ~70k miles on it at a Honda dealership - $341.45.

If you 'assume' around $80 for a dealership oil/filter change (yes outrageous but it is what it is), then the brake fluid stuff was 'around' $260.

 

[Cherokee]

Sorry but no one touches my Fords but my Ford Dealer. Around here I pay no more for dealership services.
On my 2004 Escape I checked two well known trusted shops.
Two of the three motor mounts installed $289
At my Ford dealer with Ford parts $229
Coil pack at Ford was installed $120
At those other two shops $179 and $195

 

[dalola]

If you are physically able, and interested, try doing it yourself. If you have an air compressor, you can get a vacuum style bleeder for under $100, which makes the job very quick & easy. I do all my vehicles every 2 years.

 

[Ozarkbeard]

Hybrids are getting common these days, but since Mavericks don’t have a conventional vacuum boosted brake system, I’d just as soon the dealer does mine.

The Prius has an electric braking system, too. Not vacuum. It has been around since 1997, and sold in the US for a quarter century. Reputable brake shops are very familiar with them.

 

[A Sturdy Beast]

The Prius has an electric braking system, too. Not vacuum. It has been around since 1997, and sold in the US for a quarter century. Reputable brake shops are very familiar with them.

Thanks for that. I knew our hybrid system is very similar to the Prius, but I had no idea if that extended to the brakes.

For what it’s worth, my older Ford sedan recently got a complete brake job. Replace rear wheel cylinders and bleed (not flush) was $145.

 

[Tiger Dude]

I have never changed the brake fluid on a 4 wheeled vehicle (I'm old AF). It gets changes when I get new pads. Bikes yes, cars no. I suppose on a hybrid the brakes might last longer and maybe fluid would warrant a replacement eventually.

I recognize that Ford says to do this, as does every other manufacturer. My personal theory is US DOT was influenced by the fluid manufacturers.

 

[A Sturdy Beast]

Dunno about Ford/Mav costs for brake fluid flush/renew. But a reference point that may/may not be relevant- my daughter in CA (LA area) just had oil/filter change and brake fluid flush/renew on her 2019 (6 model years old) Honda Fit with ~70k miles on it at a Honda dealership - $341.45.

If you 'assume' around $80 for a dealership oil/filter change (yes outrageous but it is what it is), then the brake fluid stuff was 'around' $260.

I decided to call my dealer. The price quoted for a brake flush is $186. He said it is the same price for hybrids and regular engines. More than I expected, but it could have been worse.

 

[Gpp]

I have only been driving and working on car since 1968 and have never flushed my brakes!why all of a sudden do you need to flush your brakes.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

Even at 3 years, you may not need your brake fluid flushed..
Have it tested for moisture content first by a competent shop. That will actually heat it to see how much moisture is contains.
Cheaper conductivity tests aren't always reliable.

Asked my dealer how much and service manager came out of office when service rep conferred with manager and asked how often I opened the cap. I said never, he said maybe in couple more years. So I guess I'll just continue to look at fill level through the plastic.

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