How to Change Brake Fluid in Your Truck at Home

“Hey, your truck’s been running for a while now, the brake fluid looks degraded. It would be dangerous if the brakes failed on the road!”. My friend, the owner of a Dongfeng truck carrying construction materials on Le Van Luong Street, Hanoi, cautiously reminded me one morning during a delivery. Indeed, changing the brake fluid for a truck is extremely important; it directly affects the safety of ourselves and others while participating in traffic. So today, XE TẢI HÀ NỘI will guide you on how to change your truck’s brake fluid simply and easily at home.

Changing Truck Brake Fluid – A Small But Crucial Task

What is Brake Fluid? Its Role in Trucks

Brake fluid is a hydraulic fluid that transmits force from the brake pedal to the wheels, helping the vehicle stop or slow down. Good brake fluid must have high heat resistance, anti-corrosion properties, and especially, be free of water contamination.

When to Change Brake Fluid?

• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations: Typically, you should change your brake fluid every 40,000km or 2 years of use.
• Based on the color and viscosity of the fluid: New brake fluid has a light yellow or transparent color. When the fluid turns brown or black and contains dirt, you need to change it immediately.
• Unusual signs appear: If your brakes make strange noises, are less effective, the brake pedal vibrates or feels low, you should check and change the brake fluid if necessary.

Regular brake fluid changes ensure the braking system operates effectively, extends the lifespan of related components, and most importantly, ensures your safety on every road.

Dongfeng Truck on Le Van Luong Street