Brake fluid is hydrophilic and should be changed every two years. If its not changed it can cause premature corrosion on the internals of the brake system. It can also lead to a soft pedal on hot days/aggressive braking.

I’d do it, but try an Indy shop out. I’m sure there are plenty in SF that will charge less!

Agreed, or buy a Motiv Brake Bleeder and do it yourself.

Almost a thousand bucks for a brake fluid flush and oil change tells me the dealer is a slimeball operation. You are talking about an hour of labor and maybe $200 in parts/materials. I guess enough people are too wealthy (or dumb) to care that they are being screwed. Sheesh.

This is the main reason I’d would do the brake fluid flush. Years ago I had a motorcycle and I didn’t do the fluid flush on -after a long winter in storage I found that the seals on both front and rear brakes had went out and many of the components in the braking system had rusted.

My CGTS is also due for its 2 year service and I plan to pay the “Porsche Tax” and have my dealer do the 2 year service for several reason:

My car is still under warranty and I feel that doing all of the recommended services will help to keep my warranty valid. I don’t want to be in a situation later on down the road and have the dealer come back and say that’s not cover because you didn’t properly maintain your car.

If i decide to sell my car I feel that any potential buyer will see that all of the maintenance is up to date and we all know Porsche buyers can be picky.

$970 for pollen filter, engine oil and brake fluid flush is ridiculous. Talk to your service manager and ask them to price match part prices with Suncoast. You can even buy your own Mobil 1 0W-40 and DOT 4 brake fluid and give it to them to use. I’m betting you could have all that done for $500.

Just skip the pollen filter. Should be able to save $300 LOL!

I think higher temp brake fluid tends to be more hydrophilic than say whatever is in most Toyotas so Porsche’s recommendation of every 2 years is something you would want to follow. If you were tracking it you’d be changing it every 6 months and bleeding every few events. 2 years is not a short interval.

however these Carrera brakes are a pita to bleed at least for me. I think I spent 8 hours last time I did it. If an Indy can do it for less than $150 that is starting to sound very attractive.