Brake fluid level

[shnozz]

how do you tell whether the level of brake fluid is ok? the manual simply says to check if its at the max mark on the reservoir. I cant see any mark on the reservoir seeing as its sunk into the wing

can see there is an empty pocket in the reservoir but dont know if it needs topping up. can anyone advise?

[T88CAN]

Take the top off Phil(be careful not to get fluid on your paintwork ) the level should be approx 5/10mm form the top, you know if you have too much in when you replace the cap as it spills out all over the place
p.s I have E-mailed Craig a couple of times no reply
has he changed address?
Tony

[shnozz]

T88CAN said:

Take the top off Phil(be careful not to get fluid on your paintwork ) the level should be approx 5/10mm form the top, you know if you have too much in when you replace the cap as it spills out all over the place p.s I have E-mailed Craig a couple of times no reply has he changed address? Tony

cheers mate. will top her up. criags e-mail address is still the gto one. I will probably be speaking with him early this week so will ask if he received them.

catch you soon - thorney island?

[T88CAN]

shnozz said:

catch you soon - thorney island?

[ian8542]

There is some discussion regarding leaving the fluid level alone once new pads have been fitted, as there is plenty of reserve in the reservoir to leave enough fluid in the system even when the pads have worn out.
Consequently when new pads are fitted and the caliper pistons have been pushed back, no fluid is going to overflow from the reservoir.

[trefor]

ian8542 said:

There is some discussion regarding leaving the fluid level alone once new pads have been fitted, as there is plenty of reserve in the reservoir to leave enough fluid in the system even when the pads have worn out. Consequently when new pads are fitted and the caliper pistons have been pushed back, no fluid is going to overflow from the reservoir.

Unless you have a leak.

Basically I always made sure the reservoir was preety full, but not to be brim so it won't overflow. There are two outlets inside the reservior - the one towards the front could suck air if you let the level drop too low (as I found the hard way when bleeding the brakes once).

[ian8542]

trefor said:

Unless you have a leak. Basically I always made sure the reservoir was preety full, but not to be brim so it won't overflow. There are two outlets inside the reservior - the one towards the front could suck air if you let the level drop too low (as I found the hard way when bleeding the brakes once).

Yes, but leaks are very rare unless the car is poorly maintained,and you would always fill up the reservoir before bleeding the brakes.