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Fiat Bravo/Brava (182) Factory Service Manual (1995-2001)05 · 33 Braking system
05 · General

Brake fluid reservoir

Make
Fiat
Model
Bravo /Brava (182) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2001
Section
Hydraulic system › Brake fluid reservoir
33 Braking systemBrake fluid reservoir

BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR

Diagram showing the location of the brake fluid reservoir under the bonnet, with an arrow pointing to the reservoir cap.

Checking low brake fluid level indicator

NOTE Periodically check the operation of the indicator by pressing on the top of the reservoir cover (as shown by the arrows); with the ignition ON, the braking system fault warning light should come on.

Diagram showing a hand using a special syringe to remove brake fluid from the reservoir after the cap has been removed.

Removing-refitting

To remove the brake fluid reservoir, proceed as follows:

  • disconnect the sensor connector and undo the cap;
  • remove the brake fluid from the reservoir, using the special syringe;
  • pull the reservoir upwards to remove it.
Warning triangle symbol indicating caution regarding residual fluid.

Take care should any residual fluid emerge from the reservoir.

NOTE To refit the brake fluid reservoir, reverse the procedure for removal.

Warning triangle symbol indicating that the reservoir must be clean before filling.

Before filling the reservoir, make sure that it is thoroughly clean.

Bleed the hydraulic system

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Fiat Bravo

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