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General => The garage => Topic started by: hardo22 on 15 December 2003, 15:14

Title: Brake Fluid sensor?
Post by: hardo22 on 15 December 2003, 15:14

Hi Guy's

Just got back from an MOT, the only advisory i got was the the brake fluid was low and that the cap was broken and the sensor not working,.......the guy passed the MOT

But i'm now wondering, how much a new one would be and if there easy to replace ? secondly after looking all the fluid resvours seem ok, am i  looking in the right place?

Title: Re:Brake Fluid sensor?
Post by: golfvr6 on 15 December 2003, 15:26

You can get a new cap for about a fiver.

Title: Re:Brake Fluid sensor?
Post by: Blue MK2 on 15 December 2003, 15:36

one seased rear caliper, bullet stone chiped windscreen, burst shocks, worn top mounts, car was too low for the MOT ramp, cracks in the tires, tracking was out, car running too rich, the list goes on......

MOT PASSED! :o

Title: Re:Brake Fluid sensor?
Post by: hardo22 on 15 December 2003, 15:50

Blue Mk II, doesnt make sense does it.........

VR6 is the fluid container at the back left?  

Title: Re:Brake Fluid sensor?
Post by: Gambit on 15 December 2003, 16:13

yes its at the back left corner just behind the front suspension mount/turret

Title: Re:Brake Fluid sensor?
Post by: golfvr6 on 15 December 2003, 17:06

Yep

Title: Re:Brake Fluid sensor?
Post by: hardo22 on 16 December 2003, 10:12

Just been looking at the cap again and it doesnt appear to be broken ? am i missing something or does the garage just weant some work off me ?

Title: Re:Brake Fluid sensor?
Post by: Blue MK2 on 16 December 2003, 10:58

clean it up and make it look changed ;)
Is the sonsor not working did you say?

Title: Re:Brake Fluid sensor?
Post by: hardo22 on 16 December 2003, 11:09

Hi Blue, well thats what he said but how do i tell without draining the brake fluid?

Title: Re:Brake Fluid sensor?
Post by: Blue MK2 on 16 December 2003, 11:21

i dont think you have to drain the fluid as i think the sensor is on the cap? Change the cap???

Title: Re:Brake Fluid sensor?
Post by: golfvr6 on 16 December 2003, 11:35

The should be like a button on top of the cap that tests the sensor. Push it down and see if the brake light comes one.

Title: Re:Brake Fluid sensor?
Post by: hardo22 on 16 December 2003, 11:43

ahhhhh yes, ok i'll give it a go later on this evening when i leave work, will i need to have the iginition on ? and tape the rod/button down?

Thanks for your help 6 and Blue

Title: Re:Brake Fluid sensor?
Post by: richandhazel on 17 December 2003, 03:27

You'll need the ignition on and whilst you're looking at the dash, get an assistant to push the button.

Title: Re:Brake Fluid sensor?
Post by: Gambit on 17 December 2003, 10:32

go go gadget arms!!