How Brake Fluid Works in Your Toyota

Whenever you push on the brake pedal, your Toyota's brake system relies on its brake fluid's hydraulic properties to activate the calipers and bring your vehicle to a safe and reliable stop. As you press the brake pedal, the brake fluid in the master cylinder flows to each brake caliper and compresses a piston found within. The fluid's hydraulic force allows the pad-lined caliper to clamp down on the brake rotor and use friction to stop the vehicle. The brake system should also remain sealed at all times since exposure to moisture and heat can easily reduce brake fluid's effectiveness.

Why Change Your Toyota's Brake Fluid?

The health of your brake system depends heavily on regularly-scheduled brake fluid exchanges. Unfortunately, it's not out of the ordinary for many car owners to go several years between brake fluid flushes. In that amount of time, brake fluid can easily accumulate various contaminants that not only reduce your Toyota's braking performance but also expose your brake system to corrosion. Remember that brake fluid is hygroscopic in nature, which means that it readily absorbs moisture from its surroundings. This moisture can easily turn the brake fluid corrosive over time and allow it to eat away at critical brake system components.

Dangers of Coolant Fluid/Antifreeze That Has Lost Integrity

When coolant fluid has leaked from a worn component, is due for scheduled exchange, or becomes contaminated, it needs to be changed to protect the engine cooling system's performance. If the engine is not cooled properly, the increased heat will invite rapid wear, internal component damages, and ultimately an overheated engine immobilizing your Toyota.

Toyota Brake Fluid Exchange at Toyota of Del Rio

If it's been a while since you last had your brake fluid changed, it's a good idea to have the experts at Toyota of Del Rio take a close look. In most cases, it's a good idea to have your brake fluid checked and exchanged every 20,000 miles or two years, whichever comes first. However, a wide variety of variables can easily affect how often you should have your brake fluid exchanged. Our factory-certified technicians will test and replace your brake fluid with fresh fluid, ensuring your Toyota's brake system performs as intended.