Aust350z

I had Brembos installed last week and have noticed I'm leaking brake fluid.

The master cylinder is almost at min and the other small chamber under the brake fluid lid is empty.

I'll be taking the the car back first thing on Monday.

In the meantime I've picked up some more brake fluid. Is it safe to open the master cylinder and top up the fluid?

omsin523

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yeah it should be fine, thats how your suppose to pour in brake fluid

chrisjersey06

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Use your air brakes in the mean time.

Aust350z

Yup fixed my window motors so the hands are getting a work out.

winchman

"The other small chamber" is the clutch reservoir.

Aust350z

Doesn't sound like that should be empty as well?

davidv

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Yes if you have the proper protective equipment.

Aust350z

Bugga. Lent my mate my gas mask! Will get the tow truck to take it instead.

Any advice re empty clutch reservoir?

davidv

iTrader: (2)

Yes. Check section CL-6 of your service manual for "bleeding" instructions.

winchman

I'd just add fluid first. Don't bleed it unless it's not working properly.

The clutch system is entirely separate from the brake system. The reservoirs are side by side only because the pedals are right next to each other.