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*DSC* · 01-27-2002, 10:07 AM

I know its a lame question but I couldn't find it in my owners manual anywhere. So anybody know where I look to check my brake fluid on an s14?

Edit:  I would reply but I don't want this going back to the top <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>  thanks chickenman
I can see why ca18guy and lance laughed <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> wow that was obvious...

(Edited by DSC at 6:12 pm on Jan. 27, 2002)

chickenmanq · 01-27-2002, 10:12 AM

Hey hey, yo yo.  Take a look on your firewall where the brake pedal would be.  There should be a round drum with a reservoir attached to it.  Open up the reservoir and check your fluid level.  Right next to it will be the clutch master cylinder.  It's most likely a smaller reservoir.  It doesn't have a big drum coming off the firewall.

By the way, haven't gotten the piece yet.  Gonna post a link in a second.

*ca18guy* · 01-27-2002, 10:13 AM

Ummmm you now that little container under your hood that you pour brake fluid into? Yeah thats the one.

*LanceS13* · 01-27-2002, 10:34 AM

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Ummmm you now that little container under your hood that you pour brake fluid into? Yeah thats the one. </td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
lol :biggrin:

pinoy nismo · 01-28-2002, 08:04 AM

just a tip its better to check your brake fluid level without opening the reservoir just keep your brake reservoir clean so you could see the brake fluid from the outside. the reason for this is when you expose your brake fluid to open air it will absorb air and you will be prone to brake fluid foaming during hard braking.
just a tip if ever you found the reservoir........j/k.....  

anthony240 · 01-28-2002, 10:45 AM

I think it's the one with a yellow cap, I'm not sure, cause I painted mine black <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>.

01-27-2002, 10:07 AM	#1
DSC New Title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: VA Posts: 3,454 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I know its a lame question but I couldn't find it in my owners manual anywhere. So anybody know where I look to check my brake fluid on an s14? Edit:  I would reply but I don't want this going back to the top <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>  thanks chickenman I can see why ca18guy and lance laughed <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> wow that was obvious... (Edited by DSC at 6:12 pm on Jan. 27, 2002)

01-27-2002, 10:12 AM	#2
chickenmanq Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey hey, yo yo.  Take a look on your firewall where the brake pedal would be.  There should be a round drum with a reservoir attached to it.  Open up the reservoir and check your fluid level.  Right next to it will be the clutch master cylinder.  It's most likely a smaller reservoir.  It doesn't have a big drum coming off the firewall. By the way, haven't gotten the piece yet.  Gonna post a link in a second.

01-27-2002, 10:13 AM	#3
ca18guy Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Clearwater FL Age: 42 Posts: 3,226 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ca18guy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ummmm you now that little container under your hood that you pour brake fluid into? Yeah thats the one.

01-27-2002, 10:34 AM	#4
LanceS13 AutoX Junkie Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: MS Age: 43 Posts: 2,044 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from ca18guy on 11:13 am on Jan. 27, 2002 Ummmm you now that little container under your hood that you pour brake fluid into? Yeah thats the one. </td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> lol :biggrin:

01-28-2002, 08:04 AM	#5
pinoy nismo Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just a tip its better to check your brake fluid level without opening the reservoir just keep your brake reservoir clean so you could see the brake fluid from the outside. the reason for this is when you expose your brake fluid to open air it will absorb air and you will be prone to brake fluid foaming during hard braking. just a tip if ever you found the reservoir........j/k.....

01-28-2002, 10:45 AM	#6
anthony240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Norcal Age: 43 Posts: 1,234 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I think it's the one with a yellow cap, I'm not sure, cause I painted mine black <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>.