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Brake fluid reservoir pin thingy
Posted: 23 Apr 2011, 11:08
by centro
When I remove the plastic dash bit to access the brake fluid top-up point – is there supposed to be a thin plastic rod poking up? I can press it down with ease and it rises up again. I dont remember seeing it before.
Re: Brake fluid reservoir pin thingy
Posted: 23 Apr 2011, 12:51
by centro
Sorted - found the cap that is suppose to go on it! Move along – nothing to see here!
Re: Brake fluid reservoir pin thingy
Posted: 23 Apr 2011, 13:58
by Red Westie
Low fluid warning light switch...and seal lol...brake fluid should be changed every two years regardless of mileage as the fluid is hygroscopic (atracts water)...just 3% water contamination in the brake fluid lowers it's boiling point 100 degrees C , not good when you are coming down hills in Derbyshire and your brakes are getting hot!
Martin
Re: Brake fluid reservoir pin thingy
Posted: 23 Apr 2011, 14:48
by centro
I have had it changed 4 times in as many months due to 4 new master cylinders being fitted. Let's hope this latest one us the last!
Re: Brake fluid reservoir pin thingy
Posted: 23 Apr 2011, 16:39
by R0B
4 new ones
Please tell us where you bought them.So we will know not to do the same...
Re: Brake fluid reservoir pin thingy
Posted: 23 Apr 2011, 17:58
by centro
My mechanic would know.
Re: Brake fluid reservoir pin thingy
Posted: 24 Apr 2011, 23:49
by R0B
Please ask him.And get back to us
