Your brake fluid is a component of the braking system just like your pads and rotors but it’s completely separate from them. You can have the best brake pads and rotors but still, have bad brake fluid, and vice versa. Even if your pads and rotors are in great shape, you may still need to swap out your brake fluid. If you find that you have to push your brake pedal nearly to the floor or pump your brakes to stop, you may need to swap your fluid. Additionally, if the brake light is illuminated on your console, it’s probably time for a fluid change.