Also called: brake bleed, fluid change
Across 21 popular vehicles
Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air over time, which lowers its boiling point and corrodes the system from the inside. Most manufacturers specify a change every two to three years regardless of mileage, and it is one of the most commonly skipped services.
A single national average hides the thing you actually want to know, which is whether your car sits at the cheap or expensive end. Usually it is access rather than the part that moves the price: the same component can take an hour on one engine layout and most of a day on another.
| Vehicle | Parts | Labor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Honda Civic | $50–$67 | $74–$100 | $124–$167 |
| 2012 Honda CR-V | $50–$67 | $74–$100 | $124–$167 |
| 2017 RAM 1500 | $57–$78 | $71–$96 | $128–$174 |
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson | $60–$82 | $73–$99 | $133–$181 |
| 2016 Mazda CX-5 | $53–$73 | $81–$109 | $134–$182 |
| 2014 Nissan Rogue | $54–$74 | $82–$112 | $136–$186 |
| 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $62–$84 | $76–$102 | $138–$186 |
| 2008 Ford Escape | $63–$86 | $78–$105 | $141–$191 |
| 2017 Hyundai Elantra | $64–$87 | $77–$105 | $141–$192 |
| 2019 Toyota Camry | $43–$58 | $100–$136 | $143–$194 |
| 2016 Mazda Mazda3 | $57–$78 | $86–$117 | $143–$195 |
| 2015 Ford Mustang | $65–$89 | $80–$108 | $145–$197 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | $62–$83 | $93–$126 | $155–$209 |
| 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 | $70–$96 | $86–$118 | $156–$214 |
| 2023 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid | $48–$58 | $114–$134 | $162–$192 |
| 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | $48–$58 | $114–$134 | $162–$192 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Jetta | $74–$100 | $90–$123 | $164–$223 |
| 2020 Toyota Tacoma | $52–$70 | $120–$163 | $172–$233 |
| 2012 Jeep Wrangler | $79–$105 | $95–$129 | $174–$234 |
| 2015 GMC Sierra 2500hd | $79–$108 | $98–$132 | $177–$240 |
| 2023 Ford F-150 | $81–$98 | $100–$120 | $181–$218 |
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The ranges above cover a spread of vehicles. Enter a VIN and the report gives the estimate for that exact year, make, model and trim, alongside what the car has actually been through: accidents, title brands, odometer readings and open recalls.
Not urgent day to day, but moisture-laden fluid boils under hard braking and the pedal goes to the floor exactly when you need it. It is cheap insurance on an old car.
Expect $114–$271 in total: $43–$108 for parts and $71–$163 for labor. Figures are drawn from 21 popular vehicles, so your car may sit at either end.
A pedal that feels soft or travels further than it used to. Fluid in the reservoir that is dark brown rather than pale amber. Brakes fading after repeated heavy use or a long descent.
Access is usually the reason rather than the part itself. Across the vehicles we sampled, a 2011 Honda Civic comes to $124–$167 while a 2023 Ford F-150 comes to $181–$218 for the same job.
Enter your VIN. The report includes the repair cost estimates for that specific year, make, model and trim, alongside its history: accidents, title brands, odometer readings and open recalls.
About these figures. Parts and labor ranges are supplied by a licensed vehicle-data provider and reflect a sample of 21 popular vehicles as of 2026-09-17. They are estimates for comparison, not quotes. What you actually pay depends on your vehicle, your local labor rate, whether the shop fits original-equipment or aftermarket parts, and what else is found once the job starts. Always get a written quote before authorising work.