Brake fluid reservoir - r + r and wash inside
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2012
- Section
- Hydraulic brake system › Brake fluid reservoir - r + r and wash inside
BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR - R + R AND WASH INSIDE
Removing
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
1. Connect a suitable recipient to the bleed valve of one front brake caliper.
2. Loosen the bleed valve and pump the brake pedal several times to drain the oil inside into the brake fluid reservoir.
1. Disconnect the fluid supply pipe to the clutch pump.
2. Disconnect the electrical connection from the brake fluid minimum warning light switch.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Brake fluid level sensor (switch) | See K025 BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SENSOR (SWITCH) |
3. Undo the tabs securing the tank to the brake pump and remove.
Refitting
- Refit the reservoir in its seat on the brake pump and do up the clips.
- Connect the electrical connection to the brake fluid minimum level warning light switch.
- Connect the fluid supply pipe to the clutch pump.
- Connect the negative battery terminal.
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