Low Brake Fluid Level

[my_bd]

In the past month I've had to top off my brake fluid level twice,
anyone else have to do this periodically?

Could it be due to brake wear or just a slow leak? Haven't noticed any leaking anywhere.

[redline14]

It might be brake wear??? Not sure though. Do you brake hard often? If not then I don't think it would be brake wear.

[Breech]

I've noted that my master cylinder resevoir tends to build up dust quickly and has a small amount of residue on the outside of it. Perhaps the cap isn't sealing correctly on these

[my_bd]

Originally Posted by Breech

I've noted that my master cylinder resevoir tends to build up dust quickly and has a small amount of residue on the outside of it. Perhaps the cap isn't sealing correctly on these

yeah, I've noticed the residue on mine too, as I wipe it occasionally.

[clevelander2002]

I had a cap on my 04 cavy that wouldnt seal right and the dealership replaced the whole master cylinder.

[Sp00ner]

Oh! Here's an issues that i DO have. Mine seems to get low on fluid every other month as well. I guess with the brakes and clutch sharing a single reserve, maybe the level goes down faster as both setups adjust for wear?

I also have the 'stuff' on the outside of the container. I wipe it off weekly or so, might just be leaking out. The cap sure dosen't feel like it seals well.

[my_bd]

the dealer tech said that as the fluid heats up, the reservoir cap has to burp and belch once in a while to relieve some pressure, and tends to cause a bit of seepage around the reservoir.

definitely a 'male' design
lol