Alpinestar Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Hey Guys, Had a service done last week by Nissan Swindon and yesterday I found that my handbrake warning light was coming on during braking. Also, the traction control light came on telling me the system was turned off, and the other light came on (the little skiddy car one). After checking some posts on here I checked my brake fluid level......It was way below the minimum mark! Thanks Nissan Swindon, you are fantastic, great service, lol! I have now topped up the system using Halfords "universal" brake fluid, and all is now well, lights have all gone out. I'm a bit concerned about using the Halfords stuff as it might not be the same as what Nissan put in there on the service. I have now decided to have the fluid changed (just for my peace of mind.) and while I am at it, get the hoses changed for braided ones. Can anyone recommend a decent fluid? I have EBC Turbo Grooves all round with Yellowstuff pads (nice 1 CS!). Oh, and braided hoses? HEL, Goodridge, are they all the same? Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 They should change the brake fluid on a P2 anyway. If you want to do it yourself though, AP Dot 5 is good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinestar Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 They did change the fluid.....although not very well, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Oh, right. In that case I would have gone straight back there and demanded they rectify it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinestar Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 I did, and I had a word . "Oh, sorry, we cant do it till thursday....." Marvelous, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Oh, and braided hoses? HEL, Goodridge, are they all the same? I got HEL lines on mine (thanks CS) and after talking to Dixon at DMS (who is also a HEL dealer) I was told that the HEL lines are better than Goodridge because the hose finishers on Goodridge lines are steel as opposed to the HEL lines that have stainless steel finishers. In the long run the steel ones will corrode and fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I did, and I had a word . "Oh, sorry, we cant do it till thursday....." Marvelous, lol Sorry thats not good enough. They left your car in a dangerous state and you have done a temporary fix. They need to fully redo the fluid, free of charge and as soon as is suitable for you. I'd give Nissan GB a call and see what they say about it. Low fluid level is dangerous and could have caused a serious accident Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 i'd be asking for compensation on the fluid top up, and a discount off your service, i also wouldn't go back there again, ever, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinestar Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 When I went in yesterday (Saturday) there was only a "temp" manning the service desk and aparrently there were no technicians in to speak to. I think a trip back in there tomorrow morning for a proper word will be good. It certainly was pretty dangerous. When I checked, the fluid level was about 10mm below the minimum mark (I just wish I'd have thought to take a photo.) Fish Brothers Nissan, Swindon. One for the "No" list I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Fish Brothers Nissan, Swindon. Something "fishy" going on is an understatement then.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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