Brake fluid plays a crucial role in the safety of your vehicle by transferring the pressure you apply to the brake pedal to the actual brakes. Without it, your brakes simply wouldn’t function, and as everyone knows, a car without brakes is incredibly dangerous. Even slightly compromised brakes can pose a serious risk.

Brake fluid has a tendency to absorb moisture over time, which can compromise its effectiveness. Brake systems generate high temperatures, and brake fluid is specifically designed to have a high boiling point to prevent it from evaporating. However, when too much moisture builds up, the boiling point is lowered, making the fluid more prone to boiling under heat. This can lead to reduced brake fluid levels, ultimately affecting your vehicle’s braking performance and increasing stopping distances.

Why Is Brake Fluid Replacement Necessary?

In addition to reducing effectiveness, moisture-contaminated brake fluid can lead to corrosion within the braking system. Over time, this can damage components such as the callipers, wheel cylinders, and anti-lock braking systems (ABS). Regular replacement helps to extend the lifespan of these parts and maintain optimal braking performance.

Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning it actively absorbs moisture from the surrounding environment, even through microscopic openings in the brake system. This is why regular maintenance is essential to ensure safety.

Your vehicle’s manufacturer will specify how often the brake fluid should be replaced—typically outlined in the logbook service schedule. At Belmore Auto Pit, we recommend replacing it every two years as a general guideline. However, it’s equally important to have it checked during each routine service. A professional mechanic can assess the moisture content in the fluid and check for any leaks or other signs of wear that might require earlier attention.

How Often Should Brake Fluid Be Replaced?

Yes, at Belmore Auto Pit, we provide a comprehensive 65-point vehicle inspection upon request with every full service. This includes a detailed review of your brake fluid, master cylinder, front and rear discs and pads, callipers, cylinders, and more. Our expert mechanics will assess the condition of your braking system and notify you if the brake fluid needs replacing or if any additional brake system repairs or maintenance are required. Regular checks can catch problems early, ensuring your safety on the road.

Maintaining your brake fluid is an essential part of car ownership, and neglecting it could lead to costly repairs or, worse, compromised safety. If you’re due for a brake fluid replacement or simply want peace of mind, book a service with Belmore Auto Pit in Roselands. Our team will make sure your braking system is in top condition, so you can drive with confidence.

Learn why brake fluid is essential for your vehicle’s safety, how it works, and why regular maintenance by Belmore Auto Pit is crucial for optimal braking performance and to prevent costly repairs.

Brake Fluid: What It Is and Why It Matters

Brake Fluid: What Is It and Why Do You Need It?

Do you drive an Automatic vehicle? Then you might not even be aware that there is a clutch in your vehicle. Without it, the gears in your car will not change.

Belmore Auto Pit in Roselands know all about repairing and servicing these systems including clutches, cables and fluids. Learn more below.

The clutch is one of the most important elements of your vehicles driving operation. Your engine is what causes your wheels to spin, but what happens when your car needs to stop? The engine shouldn't stop spinning but the wheels need to. It's the clutch that allows this to happen. The clutch allows the transfer of power from the engine to the wheels to be interrupted while a gear is being changed or while the car is stationary and the engine continues to run.

Some vehicles have hydraulic clutches - when you press the clutch pedal, the clutch fluid moves the pressure from the pedal through to the clutch and disengages the power transmission. Leaking clutch fluid can cause all kinds of problem in your vehicle so it is very important to monitor it regularly. At Belmore Auto Pit in Roselands we check your clutch fluid, hydraulic system or clutch cables for you in the course of our free 65 Point Vehicle Inspection - which you can request as part of every car service.


You should have your clutch inspected if:

What signs to look for if your clutch is not performing

You notice a burnt ‘toast' or ‘burning rubber' smell in your car, or smoke from under vehicle

Your vehicle is slipping out of gear for no reason

Your clutch is not disengaging fully, or your clutch is sticking or shuddering

If your clutch is showing any of the problems above - it could mean any number of faults. Clutch problems are difficult to diagnose by symptoms alone because many issues cause the same symptoms, depending on the vehicle and type of engine. The best way to deal with clutch shuddering, slipping or noise is contact your local mechanics at Belmore Auto Pit today.

We can perform clutch diagnostics, service and repairs on most makes and models right here in our Roselands workshop.

The clutch is one of the most important elements of your vehicles driving operation.

Grinding Gears? - It could be your Clutch Fluid

As your local Mechanic in Roselands, Belmore Auto Pit (MVRL61151) take great pride in offering you the very best in car servicing & automotive repairs.

Belmore Auto Pit specialise in car servicing for all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. Our well equipped car service workshop has been servicing cars for customers in and around Roselands under the continuous management of current owners Nick and Elsie since 2001.

Nick and Elsie are very passionate about their business and enjoy providing first class services to their customers. When he is not working on cars Nick loves soccer, fishing and barbeques with family and friends. Elsie thrives on helping customers with any problems and has experience as an Associate Councillor of the MTA.

We also provide Minor & Major Service, New Car Service, inhouse tyre, wheel alignment & balance, Brake & Clutch Service, Free Battery Testing, Battery Replacement, Power steering repair and Service, EFI service, Auto Electrical Service, Suspension Repair / Service, Radiator / Cooling System Repairs and Exhaust Repairs, E Safety / Registration inspections (cars, light vehicles, caravans motor cycles, trailers & LPG Vehicles) and arrange QBE Greenslips. In addition to this we can also perform a 65 point vehicle inspection with every service.

Our fully qualified log book servicing ensures your car is in safe hands, while keeping your statutory warranty intact. 

Belmore Auto Pit care about the environment and have ARC Tick Authorisation to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning service (AU15566). ARC Approved Car Air Conditioning Servicing reduces Fuel Costs and protects your health. We care about the environment and the impact some types of refrigerant can have upon it. For this reason we keep ourselves up to date with the latest techniques and methods of safely and responsibly servicing car air conditioning systems, including regas.

Only qualified mechanics work on your car and we stock and sell a range of Batteries and Tyres, providing all your car service needs in one spot. 

We offer a pick up & drop off service 10km range and we have loan cars available for your convenience. Speak with us and we can help tailor a solution for you. 

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As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care, all of our work is covered by the Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty. Our Business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring each mechanic is kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods.

Our level of customer service is equally impressive, so much so we were finalists in the Canterbury Outstanding Automotive Motor Repairs/ Service Stations awards in 2010. We were also finalists in the MTA Awards and the Cumberland Newspaper Motor services awards in 2006 and 2008 respectively. 

So you can rest assured - with Belmore Auto Pit in charge of your car service both you and your car are in very safe hands.

For friendly service from a trusted independent mechanic in Roselands, you can rely on the team at Belmore Auto Pit

As your local Mechanic in Roselands, Belmore Auto Pit take great pride in offering you the very best in car servicing & automotive repairs.

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Roselands

Unroadworthy tyres are unsafe, illegal and basically cost you money

Belmore Auto Pit are the professionals in Roselands when it comes to the supply, fitting, repair and maintenance of tyres for a range of vehicle types. You should have your tyres checked by a professional on a regular basis to ensure the safety, comfort and reliability of your vehicle in addition to the life span of your tyres.

The braking system cannot work to its maximum performance if the tyres are worn or otherwise unsuitable for the car or type of driving you undertake.

If you are experiencing unusual vibrations, poor handling of the vehicle, have problems keeping tyres at the correct pressure, have low tyre tread or can see obvious damage to your tyres, you should probably have your tyres checked by experts such as the service team from Belmore Auto Pit.

We use only the best brands such as Toyo, Hankook, Kuhmo, Bridgestone,  Pirelli, Dunlop and much more. We can have most tyres in the work shop  within half an hour of needing them for your convenience.

New tyres, a wheel alignment and wheel balancing go hand in hand to ensure good handling and maximising the expected lifespan of your new tyres. Belmore Auto Pit are experts at inspecting and maintaining tyres and related components and can give you good advice on purchasing the correct tyres for your car.

So if you need new tyres, a wheel balance or wheel alignment or just a simple bit of wheel related advice, perhaps it is time to pop in to our Roselands workshop for some expert advice.

High quality, good condition tyres are an important part of the ‘Safety Triangle' of Shock absorbers, brakes and tyres. As their main role is keeping your car in contact with the road they play a vital role in the stopping power of your car. Belmore Auto Pit are tyre & wheel professionals…

Tyre and wheel service in Roselands

When working correctly, the power steering system is quite remarkable, allowing pretty much anyone to handle an enormous steel machine as it zooms along at high speeds or navigates around tight corners.

As such, when you have a power steering problem you'll probably notice the difference.

Symptoms include sluggish steering response, leaking hydraulic fluid under the vehicle and difficulty turning the steering wheel. Regular servicing is the best way to prevent problems, but if you notice anything amiss, contact us ASAP to get it checked out. We are located in Roselands and serve many customers in the surrounding areas as well.

Top Quality: As a part of the Repco Authorised Service Centre network all of the work we perform is backed by a Nationwide Warranty, available at over 500 Repco Authorised Service centres - Giving you peace of mind wherever you travel.

The Right Parts: We have access to the vast Repco spare parts network which means we can find the right part for your car, at the right price - fast.

Fully Trained: Our mechanics are kept up to date with modern vehicle technology via the National Auto-tech program. We are well versed in diagnostic and service techniques for many different makes and models.

All Services: From a fleet of vehicles to the much loved family car, we are here for you.

For expert Power Steering Services with a Nationwide Warranty and a competitive price, contact us using the links below. We are located at 41 Broad Arrow Road and service customers in Roselands and the surrounding areas.

Get more useful information in Repco's Power Steering Auto Facts Video

Power Steering Service and Repairs in Roselands

When it comes to brakes, you should never wait until brake repairs are necessary.  

Proper testing and routine checkups, such as our 65 Point Vehicle Inspection which we provide with all full car services, are important to ensure your vehicle's brake system is in top condition. Our expert team of technicians will be happy to advise you when they suspect that service or repair of your brake system is indicated to stop it becoming a bigger issue.

Brake services we perform at Belmore Auto Pit include:

Brake Disc/Rotor and Drum Resurfacing or Machining

If you recognise any symptoms that your car's braking system could possibly need service or repairs simply book online with us and have the brakes of your vehicle assessed through our Roselands workshop today.

When it comes to brakes, you should'nt wait until brake repairs are necessary, get tested regularly.  

Brake and Clutch Service in Roselands

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Belmore Auto Pit (ARC AU15566) take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 
		
Conveniently located in Roselands, the business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring their technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. 
		
Belmore Auto Pit have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, they have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care.

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