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Bleed Brakes Service

How much does a Bleed Brakes cost?

On average, the cost for a Buick Skylark Bleed Brakes is $113 with $18 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1966 Buick SkylarkV8-4.9LService typeBleed BrakesEstimate$150.91Shop/Dealer Price$169.89 - $204.33
1987 Buick SkylarkL4-2.5LService typeBleed BrakesEstimate$130.91Shop/Dealer Price$149.91 - $184.36
1966 Buick SkylarkV8-5.6LService typeBleed BrakesEstimate$130.91Shop/Dealer Price$149.91 - $184.36
1977 Buick SkylarkV8-5.7LService typeBleed BrakesEstimate$130.91Shop/Dealer Price$149.89 - $184.32
1964 Buick SkylarkV8-4.9LService typeBleed BrakesEstimate$130.91Shop/Dealer Price$149.92 - $184.39
1991 Buick SkylarkV6-3.3LService typeBleed BrakesEstimate$130.91Shop/Dealer Price$149.91 - $184.36
1972 Buick SkylarkV8-5.7LService typeBleed BrakesEstimate$135.91Shop/Dealer Price$154.77 - $189.12
1998 Buick SkylarkL4-2.4LService typeBleed BrakesEstimate$135.91Shop/Dealer Price$155.14 - $189.78
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What is brake bleeding all about?

Brake fluid maintenance is essential for good, safe brake performance. Without brake fluid, brakes will not function. When you push the brake pedal, the brake fluid causes the brake pads to press against the rotors, making the car slow down and stop. Overtime, the brake fluid absorbs air and moisture from the atmosphere and gets contaminated. For smooth operation, the brake fluid should be pure liquid and free from air bubbles. Air in brake fluid causes braking to feel spongy and reduces braking efficiency, significantly.

Flushing brake fluid removes the existing fluid and moisture out of the system. Mechanic will fill the brake system with new brake fluid. After a brake fluid flush, the brake performance should significantly improve. You will immediately notice that pushing the brake pedal is harder.

Keep in mind:

If you are a car expert and wondering how a mechanic will flush the brake fluid outside your home/office without the big pressure bleeder machine, take note: the mechanic will use a handheld vacuum pump and/or atmospheric pressure to remove the fluid. Yes, it is not as powerful or efficient as the pressure bleeder machine, but it is effective.

How it's done:

  • Remove contaminated brake fluid
  • Add new brake fluid
  • Clean any surfaces where brake fluid is present
  • Check for fluid leaks
  • Inspect brake pads, rotors and hoses

Our recommendation:

  • Ask your mechanic to check the brake fluid (using a testing strip) every time you get an oil change.
  • Please follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule and guidelines regarding fluid maintenance. It is a good practice to change brake fluids every 50,000 miles or 36 months.
  • Always use the fluid recommended by the manufacturer (e.g., do not use silicone-based brake fluids if your car needs regular brake fluid).

What are the common symptoms indicating you need to bleed your brakes?

  • Brake pedal goes all the way to the floor
  • Brakes don't work

How important is this service?

Your brake system depends on brake fluid to function efficiently and safely. When you press your brake pedal, brake fluid is sent from the reservoir to the brakes, where it applies pressure on the brake pads. This pressure forces the brake pads against the brake rotors, which slows down the wheels, and allows the car to slow or come to a stop. If the brake system is not bled regularly, it will get contaminated with air, moisture, and dust. These contaminants keep the brake fluid from applying pressure as forcefully and consistently as required, and thus impact your braking ability.

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Luke
16 years of experience
Buick Skylark V8-5.7L - Car is not starting - Chesterfield, Missouri
1972 Buick Skylark with fresh rebuilt 350 engine. Bored .30 with 10.1 compression, Comp Cam mutha thumper cam, TA performance SP3 intake, performance rocker arms, Holley Carburetor, hooker headers, performance lifters, push-rods and much more. She would not start but Luke diagnosed the problem and got her going! Going VERY well, I must say! Thank you Luke! You are the man!

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Buick Skylark L4-2.3L - Rear lights are not working Inspection - Pearland, Texas
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16 years of experience
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16 years of experience
Buick Skylark V6-3.3L - Car is not starting - Phoenix, Arizona
On time, really kind and friendly and made me feel at ease that my piece of junk car still has some life left in her! First time with a house call mechanic and I couldn’t be more pleased!

Duane

25 years of experience
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Duane
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Buick Skylark L4-2.5L - Car is stalling - Imperial Beach, California
Duane is a very professional mechanic, it only took about 10 minutes to locate the problem that other mechanics did not find and i would highly recommend him. Thanks so much.

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