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Lada Granta 1.6 8V 87 hp (2015): Brake Fluid Replacement

On a first-generation Granta (2015), DOT 4 brake fluid should be changed every 2 years or 40,000 km, whichever comes first. The fluid is hygroscopic: it absorbs moisture, its boiling point drops, and the pedal becomes soft. The job consists of removing the old fluid from the master cylinder reservoir and bleeding all four wheels.

Difficulty: Medium Time: 1.5-2 hours Steps: 11 Tools: 8, 9 and 10 mm wrenches, syringe or bulb for bleeding, drain container, funnel, rags

Part

  • 🔩 DOT 4 brake fluid (conventional, not synthetic). System capacity 0.6-0.65 L (0.63-0.69 qt). Recommended brands: Mobil, Shell, Castrol

Step by step

11 steps
  1. Park the car on a level surface and switch off the ignition. Open the hood.
  2. Locate the brake master cylinder reservoir, a black plastic tank on the left, above the steering, under the body. Unscrew the cap counterclockwise and remove the float level sensor.
  3. Use a syringe or bulb to pump all the old fluid out of the master cylinder reservoir into a container. The bottom of the reservoir may be dirty, so wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth.
  4. Pour new DOT 4 fluid into the reservoir up to the MAX level (usually 2 cm from the edge). Set the cap on without tightening it.
  5. Find the rear left wheel and raise the car with a jack. Get access to the brake caliper (the Granta has disc brakes at the rear). The caliper should have a bleeder nipple, a hex fitting, usually on the caliper body.
  6. Fit a 5-6 mm diameter hose onto the nipple and put the other end into a container with some fluid in it. Open the nipple with an 8 mm wrench by 0.5 turn.
  7. Have a helper press the brake pedal (or use a suction/pressure bleeder): press the pedal slowly, then release it. Fluid will flow into the hose when the pedal is released. Repeat 5-8 times per wheel, until clean fluid with no air bubbles comes out of the hose. Tighten the nipple.
  8. Repeat for the other three wheels: rear right → front right → front left. The order matters: start with the wheel farthest from the master cylinder.
  9. After bleeding each wheel, check the fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir and top it up to MAX.
  10. Final check: the pedal should feel firm, with no sponginess. Press the pedal 10 times with the car stationary. There should be no free play on the second press.
  11. Close the master cylinder cap and reinstall the float level sensor.

Common mistakes and warnings

  • — Do not use fluid more than 5 years old (the manufacturing date is on the package). It has already absorbed moisture. — If possible, do not mix DOT 4 fluids from different manufacturers. Use one brand for the whole service life. — The fluid is corrosive. If it gets on the body or paint, it causes clouding. Wipe it off immediately. — If the pedal stays soft after bleeding, either there is still air in the system or there is a leak. Repeat the bleeding or check the hoses for cracks. — Bleeding is simpler on a Granta without ABS than on models with ABS (where the module must be deactivated). ABS is rare on a 2015 model, but if yours has it, check the instructions under the hood.
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