182 - brake fluid reservoir?

[Monkey_beast_182]

Hey all,

I'm sure this is a really stupid question, but where is the brake fluid reservoir on a 182? I've looked through the hand book and it isn't where it says it is in the hand book. Is it a combined power steering fluid/ brake fluid reservoir, or is it hidden under neath something? I've recently changed my discs and pads and wanted to check my fluid level, but got a little confused when I couldn't find it!

MB_182

 

[Dan 172]

Take the engine cover off and it's behind the engine on the left hand side.

It's pain!!

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Like the man says . Engine cover off and down the left hand side .

 

[Monkey_beast_182]

Cheers guys!

I guess Renault thought about people checking their brake levels often when they designed that(!)

MB_182

 

[SteveC047]

Cheers guys!

I guess Renault thought about people checking their brake levels often when they designed that(!)

MB_182

Well its no different to checking the oil LOL

 

[Fred@BTM]

there's an electronic sensor on top so you don't have to check the level

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Like Fred says . There's a sensor on the cap . When it's low you'll get the usual service and brake warning light on your dash .

 

[Fred@BTM]

you actually get a STOP light

 

[MRBILLYUK]

I couldn't remember what light exactly , lol .

 

[Dan 172]

When I changed my pads last time.

I checked the resorvoir and when I tighten up the cap the rear of the resorvoir came out of the master cylinder. It was a real pain to get back in.

I not even going to touch it next time I change the pads.

 

[Monkey_beast_182]

Ah right. Didn't know that.

But I still could have done with checking it while I had my calipers in bits - didn't want to overflow the fluid or anything when pushing the piston back in.

Good job I didn't change the fluid! I'd have been well buggered!

MB_182

 

[MRBILLYUK]

^^^ If you ever do need to top it up , use a funnel and put some old rags round the top . You don't want any nasty spills down onto the exhaust