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24th November 2011, 14:41 | #1 |
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brake fluid top up
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Have a zt 1.8 53 plate. Just giving it a 6 month service. Just looking if in anything needs topping up. Notice brake/clutch fluid is about 10 mil below Max. Discs n pads were replaced 6 months ago does this sound ok? Should I top it up, if so should I use just normal dot 4 fluid. Thanks |
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It should be OK to top it up and keep an eye on the level for a while.If the level drops again you'd need to check for leaks.
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If you keep topping it up as the pads wear, then have to fit new pads, it will then overflow.
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I agree with HarryM1BYT - that's a very good way of checking pad wear.
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Dont forget to make sure the brake fluid is changed regularly. Its the most forgotten service item on a car. If changed regularly ALL the brake components will outlast the car. Why wait for calipers to seize before doing anything and the cost of repair will far exceed the cost of regualr fluid changes. This does not of courese apply to brake pipe corrosion which can be stopped with a coating of water pump grease. I always grease the brake pipes when I see one. Again a 10 minute job to stop hundreds of pounds in pipe replacing.
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Thanks for the advice, had the car 6 months now and can't find any evidence of a brake fluid change, so will be getting this done on Tuesday.
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