Brake fluid reservoir - r + r and wash inside
- Make
- Lancia
- Model
- Ypsilon Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2011
- Section
- Hydraulic braking system › Brake fluid reservoir - r + r and wash inside
Brake fluid reservoir - r + r and wash inside
Removing
Position the vehicle on the ramp.
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1. Remove the protective cap on the brake caliper bleed valve.
2. Connect the collection system (pipe and reservoir) to the bleed valve on the brake caliper.
3. Loosen the bleed valve on the brake caliper
Wait for the brake-clutch reservoir to drain.
1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the brake fluid level sensor.
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake fluid level sensor (switch) | K25 |
2. Undo the bolt securing the brake fluid reservoir to the master cylinder.
3. Loosen the band and disconnect the delivery pipe from the reservoir to the master cylinder, reservoir side.
4. Remove the brake fluid reservoir press-fitted to the master cylinder.
Refitting
Connect the electrical connection to the brake fluid level sensor.
Connect the delivery pipe from thereservoir to the master cylinder, reservoir side and tighten the band.
Refit the brake fluid resevoir by press-fitting to the master cylinder and tighten the bolt.
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Proceed with refitting - 5530B52 Battery DRIP TRAY/SUPPORT - R.R..
Proceed with refitting - 5530B10 battery - r+r.
Remove the car from the ramps.
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