Brake fluid plays a crucial role in the safety of your vehicle by transferring the pressure you apply to the brake pedal to the actual brakes. Without it, your brakes simply wouldn’t function, and as everyone knows, a car without brakes is incredibly dangerous. Even slightly compromised brakes can pose a serious risk.

Brake fluid has a tendency to absorb moisture over time, which can compromise its effectiveness. Brake systems generate high temperatures, and brake fluid is specifically designed to have a high boiling point to prevent it from evaporating. However, when too much moisture builds up, the boiling point is lowered, making the fluid more prone to boiling under heat. This can lead to reduced brake fluid levels, ultimately affecting your vehicle’s braking performance and increasing stopping distances.

Why Is Brake Fluid Replacement Necessary?

In addition to reducing effectiveness, moisture-contaminated brake fluid can lead to corrosion within the braking system. Over time, this can damage components such as the callipers, wheel cylinders, and anti-lock braking systems (ABS). Regular replacement helps to extend the lifespan of these parts and maintain optimal braking performance.

Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning it actively absorbs moisture from the surrounding environment, even through microscopic openings in the brake system. This is why regular maintenance is essential to ensure safety.

Your vehicle’s manufacturer will specify how often the brake fluid should be replaced—typically outlined in the logbook service schedule. At David Galea Mechanical, we recommend replacing it every two years as a general guideline. However, it’s equally important to have it checked during each routine service. A professional mechanic can assess the moisture content in the fluid and check for any leaks or other signs of wear that might require earlier attention.

How Often Should Brake Fluid Be Replaced?

Yes, at David Galea Mechanical, we provide a comprehensive 65-point vehicle inspection upon request with every full service. This includes a detailed review of your brake fluid, master cylinder, front and rear discs and pads, callipers, cylinders, and more. Our expert mechanics will assess the condition of your braking system and notify you if the brake fluid needs replacing or if any additional brake system repairs or maintenance are required. Regular checks can catch problems early, ensuring your safety on the road.

Maintaining your brake fluid is an essential part of car ownership, and neglecting it could lead to costly repairs or, worse, compromised safety. If you’re due for a brake fluid replacement or simply want peace of mind, book a service with David Galea Mechanical in Rural View. Our team will make sure your braking system is in top condition, so you can drive with confidence.

Learn why brake fluid is essential for your vehicle’s safety, how it works, and why regular maintenance by David Galea Mechanical is crucial for optimal braking performance and to prevent costly repairs.

Brake Fluid: What It Is and Why It Matters

Brake Fluid: What Is It and Why Do You Need It?

Do you drive an Automatic vehicle? Then you might not even be aware that there is a clutch in your vehicle. Without it, the gears in your car will not change.

David Galea Mechanical in Rural View know all about repairing and servicing these systems including clutches, cables and fluids. Learn more below.

The clutch is one of the most important elements of your vehicles driving operation. Your engine is what causes your wheels to spin, but what happens when your car needs to stop? The engine shouldn't stop spinning but the wheels need to. It's the clutch that allows this to happen. The clutch allows the transfer of power from the engine to the wheels to be interrupted while a gear is being changed or while the car is stationary and the engine continues to run.

Some vehicles have hydraulic clutches - when you press the clutch pedal, the clutch fluid moves the pressure from the pedal through to the clutch and disengages the power transmission. Leaking clutch fluid can cause all kinds of problem in your vehicle so it is very important to monitor it regularly. At David Galea Mechanical in Rural View we check your clutch fluid, hydraulic system or clutch cables for you in the course of our free 65 Point Vehicle Inspection - which you can request as part of every car service.


You should have your clutch inspected if:

What signs to look for if your clutch is not performing

You notice a burnt ‘toast' or ‘burning rubber' smell in your car, or smoke from under vehicle

Your vehicle is slipping out of gear for no reason

Your clutch is not disengaging fully, or your clutch is sticking or shuddering

If your clutch is showing any of the problems above - it could mean any number of faults. Clutch problems are difficult to diagnose by symptoms alone because many issues cause the same symptoms, depending on the vehicle and type of engine. The best way to deal with clutch shuddering, slipping or noise is contact your local mechanics at David Galea Mechanical today.

We can perform clutch diagnostics, service and repairs on most makes and models right here in our Rural View workshop.

The clutch is one of the most important elements of your vehicles driving operation.

Grinding Gears? - It could be your Clutch Fluid

As your local Mechanic in Rural View, David Galea Mechanical take great pride in offering our clients the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs

We are a locally owned and operated business dedicated to help every member of the family with their mechanical needs. With over 25 years of mechanical and industry experience our factory trained technicians have the knowledge and experience to maintain your vehicle at the highest standards.

David Galea Mechanical specialise in car servicing for all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. We only use quality parts and fluids in every car service and our mechanics are fully qualified, meaning the job is done right and your warranty remains intact.

Our fully qualified log book servicing ensures your car is in safe hands, and we provide quality car service and repairs on all models, including four wheel drive and Diesel vehicles. We can service new cars and David Galea Mechanical mechanics are more than happy to validate your log book when we service your car protecting you further.

Here at David Galea Mechanical we are proud to be an Australian owned and operated workshop servicing our local community of Rural View. We believe that motorists in Rural View deserve the very best in customer service and technical expertise, that's why we choose to be a part of Australia's largest independent network of mechanical workshops, proudly backed by the biggest name in the business - Repco.

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care. Our Business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring each mechanic is kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods.

We have access to the best parts and training in the country and offer a Nationwide Warranty honoured at over 500 workshops across Australia.

So, wherever you go, you can rely on the experience and knowledge of David Galea Mechanical and Repco authorised service.

The team at David Galea Mechanical are committed to excellence.

As a Repco Authorised Service Centre we provide high quality customer service and superior workmanship, ensuring our customers receive the very best in automotive care.

Our workshop is widely acknowledged as one of the best equipped and most professional independent operations in Australia. 

We stock a wide variety of products including: 

We believe in the care, maintenance and finding solutions for all your mechanical needs. You can trust that we will provide the best service, for all that you need without overcomplicating the process. Our wide range of services include: 

You wont find a better level of customer service than from the friendly team at David Galea Mechanical.

 And for your convenience we now accept AfterPay and PayPal for more flexible payment solutions, so you never have to wait to have your car serviced or repaired. 

You can rely on us to do the little things that really make a difference.

For friendly car service from a trusted independent mechanic you can rely on the team at David Galea Mechanical

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Rural View

We stock a wide variety of products to best suit your vehicle including:

ARK Trailer Parts - ARK are the leaders in trailer parts, towing gear and 4WD accessories.

Penrite Oils - Premium range of vehicle lubricants, oils, coolants, hydraulic fluids 

Delkor Batteries - Reliable, Durable and Maintenance Free batteries that last up to 3 times longer.

LED Autolamps - Designed and manufactured in Australia, high quality LED auto lamps 

Hulk 4x4 - 4WD & Off Road Vehicle Accessories

Sakura Filters - Fuel, Oil, Air they have you covered.

Safety Dave Products - rear vision camera kits, first aid kits, fire safety equipment and much more.

Wynns Products - Additives designed to clean, protect and lubricate cars of all ages.

We now stock great midrange tyres, available in a variety of sizes - from small car to all terrain and mud tyres.

David Galea Mechanical stock a wide variety of automotive products; Tyres, Hulk 4×4 Products, Safety Dave, Autolamps, Penrite oils and Delkor Batteries just to mention a few. For all your car accessories needs call us today.

Automotive products available in Rural View, Mackay QLD

When it comes to brakes, you should never wait until brake repairs are necessary.  

Proper testing and routine checkups, such as our 65 Point Vehicle Inspection which we provide with all full car services, are important to ensure your vehicle's brake system is in top condition. Our expert team of technicians will be happy to advise you when they suspect that service or repair of your brake system is indicated to stop it becoming a bigger issue.

Brake services we perform at David Galea Mechanical include:

Brake Disc/Rotor and Drum Resurfacing or Machining

If you recognise any symptoms that your car's braking system could possibly need service or repairs simply book online with us and have the brakes of your vehicle assessed through our Rural View workshop today.

When it comes to brakes, you should'nt wait until brake repairs are necessary, get tested regularly.  

Brake and Clutch Service in Rural View

Brake and Clutch

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David Galea Mechanical take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 
Conveniently located in Rural View, the business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring their technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. 
David Galea Mechanical have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, they have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care.


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