Brake fluid change?

[2007GTI]

I was talking to a friend who is a foreman in a main Vauxhall dealer, don't groan!

Anyway I mentioned I was advised that VW recommend to change the brake fluid every 4 years/40,000 miles. He said all Vauxhall's are 2 years as its down to atmospheric conditions and that condensation can get into the fluid.

Anyone know about this, and why its different between manufacturers?

[gazbutmk5gti]

Its 2 years for VW isn't it

[bacillus]

Its 2 years for VW isn't it

indeed it is...

[sixpot]

Yes 2 years is correct, brake fluid is hydroscopic,ie. it absorbs water over time.

[neg]

Yep, always done 2yrs myself - vw, bmw, mini etc.

[2007GTI]

my dealer told me 40,000, or 4 years!  WTF?

[candyman]

Had mine changed yesterday......It's every 2 years and it states this in the service schedule.

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Its 2 years for VW isn't it

Yup.  Two years is now the industry standard, worldwide, for ALL car manufacturers.

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Yes 2 years is correct, brake fluid is hydroscopic,ie. it absorbs water over time.

LOL. 

Brake fluid is hygroscopic, and not hydroscopic!  The former absorbs water from the atmosphere, and the latter is an instrument for looking at objects under water!     

[Teutonic_Tamer]

my dealer told me 40,000, or 4 years!  WTF?

Are you on the VW pre-paid maintenance plan?  They may be trying to worm their way out of doing some work for you?