Brake & Clutch Fluid

Brake fluid and clutch fluid are crucial to your car, van and some motorcycles. You may not notice them when they’re working, but you will when they’re gone! Brake fluid should be changed every two years, and while not a simple job, it can be done at home with the right products and tools - all of which you can get at Halfords.

You’ll see a lot of ‘dots’ around brake fluid. The dots referred to the rating of the fluid, with the higher the rating representing the higher the performance. Most cars use Dot 4 fluid for their brakes and clutches.

Your brake fluid transfers force from your foot when you hit the brake into pressure that’s transferred by the callipers into braking force. Basically, without the right amount of fluid - and the right quality- your brakes won’t work effectively. The same fluid is also used to operate the clutch too, which is why brake fluid and clutch fluid are interchangeable.

As well as brake fluids from leading brands like Comma, Mobil and Wynss, our Vizibleed aid makes draining the existing fluid safer and easier. Before replacing the fluid, use a Halfords brake cleaner to flush out the system, ensuring peak performance from your new fluid.

You can shop our entire range of brake and clutch fluids online, as part of our engine oils and fluids selection. Everything is available to buy online, with free shipping over £40. If it’s easier, have your brake fluid and car maintenance selection dropped off at your local Halfords store with our Click and Collect service. You’ll be safe and sound on the streets again in no time.