Low brake fluid level

Kitch87 · Dec 12th, 2017, 09:02

Hi

I have recently bought a 2011 v50 1.6d r design. Yesterday i had to top up the brake fluid as i had the warning light come on the dash. I'm going to get it on a ramp and have a look to see if any leaks. Is there a common fault on these eg slave/master cylinders leaking? I have also noticed in the last couple of days on the odd occasion the clutch pedal does not return fully on its own, i have to put my foot under it and pull it up, not sure if this would be related to the same problem. I do have about a month left on the select warranty so hoping if anything needs doing it will be covered.

owyn · Dec 12th, 2017, 09:51

Get it back in to the garage sharpish!

Clutch slave cylinder would be my guess, if it can be sorted under warranty then it could save you some major money.

Kitch87 · Dec 12th, 2017, 12:23

Just had the vehicle in the air and removed the undertray, no signs whatsoever of any fluid leaks, think i will keep an eye on the level for a bit and see how it goes. Clutch and brake pedal are fine.

poiuytre111 · Dec 12th, 2017, 17:16

I would have a look at the disc pads also - clearly the master cyl level falls when the pistons have to move further out as pads wear. If you top up the master cyl when you have worn pads and then push the caliper pistons back to fit new pads, you run the risk of fluid overflow into the engine bay. Just a thought.

Hoochienoballs · Dec 13th, 2017, 09:40

I had this on mine, no sign of fluid but every couple of months the warning light would flash up, ended up a leaking slave cylinder. Had to replace that, clutch and flywheel.

Dec 12th, 2017, 09:02	#1
Kitch87 New Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2018 13:10 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Sussex	Low brake fluid level Hi I have recently bought a 2011 v50 1.6d r design. Yesterday i had to top up the brake fluid as i had the warning light come on the dash. I'm going to get it on a ramp and have a look to see if any leaks. Is there a common fault on these eg slave/master cylinders leaking? I have also noticed in the last couple of days on the odd occasion the clutch pedal does not return fully on its own, i have to put my foot under it and pull it up, not sure if this would be related to the same problem. I do have about a month left on the select warranty so hoping if anything needs doing it will be covered.

Dec 12th, 2017, 09:51	#2
owyn Premier Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2020 20:04 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Doncaster	Get it back in to the garage sharpish! Clutch slave cylinder would be my guess, if it can be sorted under warranty then it could save you some major money. __________________ ex police V70 T5 '53' loadsa miles! Now gone ex police V70 T5 '07'. Now gone I have now left the stable and have an Audi

Dec 12th, 2017, 12:23	#3
Kitch87 New Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2018 13:10 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Sussex	Just had the vehicle in the air and removed the undertray, no signs whatsoever of any fluid leaks, think i will keep an eye on the level for a bit and see how it goes. Clutch and brake pedal are fine.

Dec 12th, 2017, 17:16	#4
poiuytre111 Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2020 16:32 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Amersham	I would have a look at the disc pads also - clearly the master cyl level falls when the pistons have to move further out as pads wear. If you top up the master cyl when you have worn pads and then push the caliper pistons back to fit new pads, you run the risk of fluid overflow into the engine bay. Just a thought.

Dec 13th, 2017, 09:40	#5
Hoochienoballs Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2019 14:14 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Wirral	I had this on mine, no sign of fluid but every couple of months the warning light would flash up, ended up a leaking slave cylinder. Had to replace that, clutch and flywheel.

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