Nov 3, 2014 · If you keep an eye on the opaque fluid reservoir you should be able to tell which section is low & hence got the leak. But it does sound like Stressed has suggested that the leak is in the clutch slave cylinder.

May 30, 2021 · Did you take the top off the reservoir? Or are you just looking at it from the outside? Many think the fluid is low because of the way the reservoir is designed. But to get below minimum is a lot of fluid and brake pads don’t wear that quickly.

Aug 18, 2014 · I have a loss of brake fluid and sometimes the clutch won't engage. There's brake fluid dripping from the bell housing area. I'm not taking any chances on the clutch, flywheel, or pressure plate being damaged so it's all getting replaced again.

Mar 31, 2024 · Here I go through the method I use to change the brake fluid on a VW T5-T6. This process can be applied to most vehicles. Step-by-step process.Here's a link ...

Jun 7, 2014 · Super DOT 4 for VW's up to 2005 and DOT 4 LV (low viscosity) for 2006 and newer. It says not to mix LV with regular DOT 4. If you're going to do the job, do it right.

Apr 29, 2019 · When copper levels reach 100, it indicates the corrosion inhibitors in the fluid are low and that the remaining service life of the brake fluid is limited. If the copper level is 200 or higher, the corrosion inhibitors are worn out and the fluid needs to be changed now.

Jul 29, 2019 · Yes - with fresh brake fluid in the system it can be very hard indeed to see the level, and I've noticed an optical illusion before where it appears to be way too low (possibly caused by a moulding mark inside the reservoir?), when actually the level is Ok.

Sep 2, 2019 · Just normal Castrol DOT4 fully synthetic brake fluid is more than good enough. Check the lid to the reservoir... We stock a huge range of engine oils, gearbox oils, ATF, brake fluids, coolants and antifreeze and all the other fluids and lubricants required to keep a modern car running smoothly (and old ones too!).

Modern cars and vans such as the VW T5 need much less maintenance than the vehicles of 25 years ago, but they still have needs. You no longer have to do a service every 6 months, or change the oil every 3 months, but regular fluid changes are …

3. Low Brake Fluid: In some cases, low brake fluid can cause the brake warning light to come on. The fluid needs to be at the proper level in order for the system to function properly. If it is low, then there will not be enough fluid to properly pressurize the …