Are brake cleaning services necessary for newer cars? I have a Honda Civic 2016 When and how much?

I've NEVER done brake cleaning before but they were trying to give me a "brake service" for like $130 for my Honda Civic 2016.

Is that even necessary ever and and isn't there just spray for that and which one should I use?

Hi so unless it is a honda dealer who is telling you this needs to be done ignore it as a hoax.

They're selling you snake oil.

It's a scam. You do not need to clean your brakes. I've never had to clean my brakes nor have I ever been asked if I wanted them clean. Is it Meineke that's asking? Don't trust Meineke. They'll recommend a bunch of things that you don't need like air filters (inside your car), transmission flush, brake cleaning.

I'm 71 and I've had a car of some kind since I was 15. I have never cleaned my brakes. That is such a ridiculous scam it's almost funny. Walk away from that dealer/service place as fast as you can.

Drum brakes need cleaning if there's a heavy build up of dust inside the drum but that only involves removing the wheel and brake drum and cleaning the drum out with a rag and with some sand paper lightly clean the brake shoe linings. Disc brakes require no cleaning

Not for that price. Rear drum brakes can benefit from a clean and adjust service but every shop I've seen never charges more than $50. They pull the rear drums, hose down the shoes, adjust the star wheel and send you on your way.

On a two year old automobile? No way. The only exception might be if you have already racked up 50k miles or more. Even then it probably would not be absolutely necessary.

No need trying to sell you something you don't need

No, If this includes a fluid change and you a live in a wet climate then maybe in a couple of years…

That sounds like a total rip off to me. The only time I clean brakes is when I renew the pads and shoes. Brake cleaner spray does a good enough job. CRC is a good brand. Unless you've done 80,000 miles of just stop and go driving, your brakes should not need changing. If anything, the parking brake might need adjusting. That is not a $130 job.