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Title: Brake fluid service £69?
Post by: DBXdarkangel on February 27, 2019, 05:56:44 pm
Hey guys. Has anyone has there fluid changed/ flushed with vw service £69?
I've booked mine in for next week and want to know if they purge/change the clutch fluid too as I believe it's on the same reservoir?
I asked with vw dealer chat and she was thick as pig sh*t. She didn't know and couldn't even find my car based on its reg.
Title: Re: Brake fluid service £69?
Post by: coolhandluke on February 27, 2019, 06:15:51 pm
 Had mine done when local dealer was doing an offer for £39.
I'm DSG so no idea with regards to the clutch fluid.
Def made a difference to brake pedal feel, well worth doing.
Plus a wash,hoover and fluids topped up  :happy2:
See if you can speak with the service manager.
Title: Re: Brake fluid service £69?
Post by: Juliand on February 28, 2019, 09:05:03 am
Quote from: coolhandluke on February 27, 2019, 06:15:51 pm
Had mine done when local dealer was doing an offer for £39.
I'm DSG so no idea with regards to the clutch fluid.
Def made a difference to brake pedal feel, well worth doing.
Plus a wash,hoover and fluids topped up  :happy2:
See if you can speak with the service manager.

How do you guys find out about these VW offers? Is it just by ringing up / popping in? I know they do cambelt / water pump offers sometimes, but is it just a matter of chance, being in the right place at the right time, or is there some other way to be informed.
Cheers
Title: Re: Brake fluid service £69?
Post by: shail on February 28, 2019, 09:18:07 am
Prices are here.  https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/servicing/fixed-price-servicing

Title: Re: Brake fluid service £69?
Post by: pudding on February 28, 2019, 10:07:58 am
Last time I had it done they said the clutch isn't included, but they did it anyway because I insisted  :grin:  No extra charge.   

My brake pedal feels loads better when VW do it compared to a DIY easi-bleed job.
Title: Re: Brake fluid service £69?
Post by: DBXdarkangel on February 28, 2019, 05:49:56 pm
Quote from: Pudding on February 28, 2019, 10:07:58 am
Last time I had it done they said the clutch isn't included, but they did it anyway because I insisted  :grin:  No extra charge.   

My brake pedal feels loads better when VW do it compared to a DIY easi-bleed job.

It's on the same reservoir and the only reason I want it done is because I want my clutch bleeding. VW should bleed both as common practice
"
Step 6 The clutch and brakes run off the same system so you need to bleed the clutch as well"
https://www.micksgarage.com/blog/project-gti-how-to-bleed-your-brakes

I have vag-com so can do the abs pump surge myself but figured for £69 might as well let the dealer do it all.

Title: Re: Brake fluid service £69?
Post by: pudding on February 28, 2019, 07:29:31 pm
Yep it is, but it’s extra work so you’ll need to check with your dealer.
Title: Re: Brake fluid service £69?
Post by: DBXdarkangel on March 07, 2019, 12:58:26 pm
Quote from: Pudding on February 28, 2019, 07:29:31 pm
Yep it is, but it’s extra work so you’ll need to check with your dealer.
Just got my car back and the clutch bleed is / was part of the brake fluid service change.
They also did a health check u see the car and found a few issues.
Worn drop links
Coolant leak from turbo hose to electric pump????
Rear trailing arm bushes a bit work
Both rear springs corroded
Boost pipe o rings leaking?