Brake fluid is a vital factor in ensuring vehicle safety and needs to be tested at regular service intervals to ensure it is still functioning correctly. Testing the fluid not only provides the customer with peace of mind, but is also a great up-sell opportunity for the workshop.

A simple and effective means of testing fluid is now available from Ryans Automotive in the form of the LTR digital brake fluid tester. This easy to use tool allows workshops to test the boiling temperature and water content of the brake fluid and provides clear and simple pass or fail readings. If fluid fails the test it means that it can cause a delayed braking reaction and can also lead to corrosion and system damage. 

Once the test is completed on the vehicle, the technician can connect the tool to a PC or Laptop. With a simple piece of software installed he can then add customer and vehicle details and theses will be combined with the reading from the tester to produce a printout for the customer, which will show either that the fluid is still within the required safety parameters or needs to be changed.  

Ryans Automotive also stock the LTR electric brake fluid exchange service unit which allows technicians to quickly and easily complete brake fluid changes and system bleeding. This system is suitable for DOT 3, DOT 4, DOT 4 Plus and DOT 5.1 brake fluid and features an automatic shut-off function when the brake fluid container is empty. The unit can also perform leak tests of brake and clutch systems.

The income generating potential of brake fluid testing and exchange is very significant and these tools can help a garage to capture this business effectively and economically. For more information visit www.ryansautomotive.ie or call us on 051-424799.