HELP: Warning Signs as i rev above 4-5k....

IDZRVIT · 01-25-2011, 11:56 AM

Brake fluid doesn't evaporate and dissappear. It would be wise to also check for fluid leaks.

ChrisSlicks · 01-25-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Brake fluid doesn't evaporate and dissappear. It would be wise to also check for fluid leaks.

It isn't disappearing, it just gets lower in the reservoir due to pad wear, i.e. more of it is now resting in the calipers. The sensor for the low brake fluid is a little overly sensitive, even if the fluid is between the min and max marks it will get triggered during acceleration. You have to keep it topped off near the max mark.

kenchan · 01-25-2011, 12:43 PM

^^ +1. jep, this is why we place towels around the reservoir when we do pad changes because the level can go over and spill out.

Vegitto-kun · 01-27-2011, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

It isn't disappearing, it just gets lower in the reservoir due to pad wear, i.e. more of it is now resting in the calipers. The sensor for the low brake fluid is a little overly sensitive, even if the fluid is between the min and max marks it will get triggered during acceleration. You have to keep it topped off near the max mark.

**** that means I need to change my pads soon.

cossie1600 · 01-27-2011, 11:32 AM

Brake fluid usually gets low because pads are wearing, are your pads okay?

IDZRVIT · 01-28-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

The sensor for the low brake fluid is a little overly sensitive, even if the fluid is between the min and max marks it will get triggered during acceleration. You have to keep it topped off near the max mark.

An overly sensitive sensor, lol. It happens.

Vegitto-kun · 01-30-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Brake fluid usually gets low because pads are wearing, are your pads okay?

il just let Tom check it out I wouldn't even know how to get to the pads, I know you need to take the wheels off but then? get the brake calipers off?

ChrisSlicks · 01-30-2011, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

il just let Tom check it out I wouldn't even know how to get to the pads, I know you need to take the wheels off but then? get the brake calipers off?

For both models obviously the wheel comes off, for the sport you can inspect the pads pretty well at that point looking through the front of the caliper. To remove the pads you just have to pull the 2 snap pins on each of the pad pins and then remove the pad pins. Use a small screw driver on the end of the pin to get them started and then you can grab the end with your fingers or pliers.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	^^ +1. jep, this is why we place towels around the reservoir when we do pad changes because the level can go over and spill out.

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Brake fluid usually gets low because pads are wearing, are your pads okay?