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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: drc12369 on 11 November 2012, 20:50

Title: Brake fluid help?!
Post by: drc12369 on 11 November 2012, 20:50

Hi, could someone post a pic of the brake fluid reservoir? I think its the one top left. If so mines just below min. As a cheap option can i just open it and pour new dot4 fluid in? As u can see i dont have the skill for a bleed,flush and change.

Title: Re: Brake fluid help?!
Post by: tweed on 11 November 2012, 21:58

Yes it's top left and its fine to top up. But it's only low because your pads have worn down. Just fill it to the mark

Title: Re: Brake fluid help?!
Post by: drc12369 on 12 November 2012, 05:38

Cheers. Ill fill it first, then fit the new rear pads the week after. So im guessing the red antifreeze goes in the big clear bowl on the right with the blue screw cap then? Best i do that too.

Title: Re: Brake fluid help?!
Post by: tweed on 12 November 2012, 05:51

Yes that's right

Title: Re: Brake fluid help?!
Post by: drc12369 on 12 November 2012, 08:00

Mobil or Castrol? Any difference? And did u mean fill to min or max mark before i put new pads on? Thanks again

Title: Re: Brake fluid help?!
Post by: tweed on 12 November 2012, 09:05

Doesn't matter if your just topping up.

Fill to the minimum mark.