Audi Q5: Changing brake fluid
Have the brake fluid changed by an experienced technician.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air. If the water content in the brake fluid is too high, corrosion in the brake system may result after a period of time. The boiling point of the brake fluid will also decrease considerably and decrease braking performance.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be changed every two years. Always use new brake fluid which conforms to Federal Motor Vehicle Standard "FMVSS 116 DOT 4".
The brake fluid reservoir can be difficult to reach, therefore, we recommend that you have the brake fluid changed by your authorized Audi dealer. Your dealer has the correct tools, the right brake fluid and the know-how to do this for you.
WARNING
- Brake fluid is poisonous. It must be stored only in the closed original container out of the reach of children!
- Brake failure can result from old or inappropriate
brake fluid. Observe these precautions:
- Use only brake fluid that meets SAE specification
J 1703 and conforms to Federal
Motor Vehicle Standard 116. Always check
with your authorized Audi dealer to make
sure you are using the correct brake fluid.
The correct type of brake fluid is also indicated on the brake fluid reservoir.
- The brake fluid must be new. Heavy use of
the brakes can cause a vapor lock if the
brake fluid is left in the system too long.
This can seriously affect the efficiency of the brakes as well as your safety. This could result in an accident.
- Use only brake fluid that meets SAE specification
J 1703 and conforms to Federal
Motor Vehicle Standard 116. Always check
with your authorized Audi dealer to make
sure you are using the correct brake fluid.
Note
Brake fluid will damage the paint of your vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
Because of the problem of proper disposal of brake fluid as well as the special tools required and the necessary expertise, we recommend that you have the brake fluid changed by your authorized Audi dealer.
