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Check brake fluid level
Checking the brake fluid level in the expansion tank
Expansion brake fluid reservoir is located under the hood. It has two cameras, one for each brake circuit. Screw plug has an air outlet, which must always be free of dirt.
The expansion tank is transparent, so that the fluid level can be observed from outside at any time. In addition, VW T4 on too low brake fluid warning light signals on the instrument panel. However, from time to time it is necessary still gaze at the expansion tank.
| PERFORMANCE ORDER | | 1. The brake fluid level must be between the MAX and MIN. | | 2. Fill only with new brake fluid specification FMVSS 116 DOT 4. | | 3. As a result of brake lining wear the brake fluid level drops a little bit, that's fine. If the brake fluid level slightly above the MIN mark add the liquid is not necessary, although the lower limit of the level and achieved. | | 4. If the fluid level drops sharply in a short period of time, this indicates leakage of brake fluid. Place leak must be found. Typically, this cuff worn brake cylinders. Based on security conditions, check the tightness of the system is better to entrust the SRT. |
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