Am I Leaking ?

[tcox1975]

ROVER 75 PETROL 2LTR

Some months ago at my MOT i had to have the front brake pipes changed. This was carried out and no further problems.

The other day as I sometimes do I popped the cover to check the brake and clutch fluid chamber. Before I had the brakes done I always remembered the oil level was always up to the MAX line.

I looked and found the level much lower than this but dont know if the mechanic filled it up to a lower level which is normal or if its leaking!!!


I park my car on a clean flat concrete surface and see no leaks.

I would like to know the following:

Where should I look for leaks under the car if any?
Where should the fluid level always be at?
If there is a leak can I drive the car ( i think I already know that answer !!!.

Many thanks

[stocktake]

Almost certain the mechanic has bled the brakes as he should and that is why the fluid is at a different but still safe level.

I don't think it is anything to worry about, just note the new level and check it is maintained when you next check

[tcox1975]

thanks Stocktake

What I I find that the level indeed is falling, can I drive the car if I always fill up, will the system still work till I can get it in to a garrage

I have to drive to mums 80th on sat but if I cant get a garrage to look at it till then

[stocktake]

If the level is not reasonably constant then i would not drive the car and take it to a garage but before you head off to them I think all you have now is a new level to monitor and there is no problem, the level will fall everso slightly as the pads wear but this will be over many months and not noticable on a daily / weekly basis, any noticable drop in a short period of time indicates a fault.

Having said that I pretty certain it will be fine, just the mechanic doing his job .

[tcox1975]

Thanks


The central fluid resevoir is for the clutch and brake how do I identify which system is leaking

[stocktake]

Originally Posted by tcox1975

Thanks


The central fluid resevoir is for the clutch and brake how do I identify which system is leaking

Pretty certain that was a Mr Haynes goof, the resevoir you are checking is for the brakes only. The clutch Master resevoir is seemingly under the dash attached to the pedal and from what I can gather an absolute pain to check

[tcox1975]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

it gets more confusing

Ok so the resevoir I think is both clutch and brake fluid is NOT !!!!!


So if i think I have a leak it will affect only the brakes

I am suprised that HAYNES would get this so wrong


thanks

[FredSpencer]

It certainly is confusing. The handbook says don't let it drop below the MIN mark (and don't drive the car if it is) but there isn't a MIN mark! Nor is there one shown in the diagram in the handbook.

Anyway, mine is half an inch below the MAX mark. I hope that's not below the MIN.

[tcox1975]

Cheers Fred

[stocktake]

Confirmed it is a mistake, posted before.

Have a read here

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...lutch+cylinder