Brake fluid reservoir - r + r and wash inside
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Panda Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2012
- Section
- Hydraulic braking system › Brake fluid reservoir - r + r and wash inside
Brake fluid reservoir - r + r and wash inside
Removing
Place the car on a ramp.
Remove the protective cap on the brake caliper bleed valve.
Connect the collection system (pipe and reservoir) to the bleed valve on the brake caliper.
Operate the brake pedal until the brake fluid reservoir is empty.
Undo the brake fluid reservoir cap.
1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the brake fluid sensor (switch).
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake fluid level sensor (switch) | K25 |
2. Undo both fasteners (2a) by releasing from the pin on the brake pump, then remove the brake fluid reservoir (2b).
Refitting
Clean the brake fluid reservoir thoroughly.
Secure the brake fluid reservoir to the brake pump and secure both retainers to the pin on the pump.
Tighten the cap on the brake fluid reservoir.
Connect the electrical connection to the brake fluid sensor (switch).
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake fluid level sensor (switch) | K25 |
- 0010T64 brake and or clutch fluid check level and top up as necessary
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