Now that I have found a nice mechanic 5 min away from my house, I thought of getting a brake fluid bleed/refill. (rotors/pads still ok according to mechanic). Brakes feel a bit spongy and stopping power low-ish...
1. Shall I just get OEM/Hyundai stuff? It's pretty cheeap and DOT3 type is available on Amazon.
(DOT3/DOT4? does it matter? EDIT: Owners manual states DOT3 OR DOT4 - any advantages/disadvantages to using DOT4?)
or is there a better/cheaper alternative than OEM fluid?
I THINK DOT3 was recommended for this car, but can I safely use DOT4? They SHOULD be backwards compatible, right?
Also, how much will be needed for a full bleed/refill? Owner's manual says "as needed"
2. Considering the car has 211k miles, should I replace the front brake hoses, or is it overkill? (about $15 for parts - Friendly mechanic said brake bleed/refill he will charge about $40)
3. Also, when I push the brake pedal I hear this SQUEAK noise but it comes from the REAR wheel area..
The squeak occurs when I LET GO of the pedal after pushing (so, while the pedal is returning to normal position), NOT when pushing it. Happens when car is still AND moving
what can that be? Drums? (It's a GLS so it has DRUM brakes on rear); Parking brake? (I almost never set the parking/emergency brake when parking, FYI)
1. Shall I just get OEM/Hyundai stuff? It's pretty cheeap and DOT3 type is available on Amazon.
(DOT3/DOT4? does it matter? EDIT: Owners manual states DOT3 OR DOT4 - any advantages/disadvantages to using DOT4?)
or is there a better/cheaper alternative than OEM fluid?
I THINK DOT3 was recommended for this car, but can I safely use DOT4? They SHOULD be backwards compatible, right?
Also, how much will be needed for a full bleed/refill? Owner's manual says "as needed"
2. Considering the car has 211k miles, should I replace the front brake hoses, or is it overkill? (about $15 for parts - Friendly mechanic said brake bleed/refill he will charge about $40)
3. Also, when I push the brake pedal I hear this SQUEAK noise but it comes from the REAR wheel area..
The squeak occurs when I LET GO of the pedal after pushing (so, while the pedal is returning to normal position), NOT when pushing it. Happens when car is still AND moving
what can that be? Drums? (It's a GLS so it has DRUM brakes on rear); Parking brake? (I almost never set the parking/emergency brake when parking, FYI)
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