Weekend Warrior Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 43 minutes ago, Ianboom said: Hi If you put your location on your profile, there may be somebody close to you who will come and check your brakes over and show you how to check them yourself. Well done for getting this far if you're pants a mechanics! Done eventually ,not that savvy with computers either . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris cooper Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Hi all my handbrake light comes on but only when going down hill any ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy (Sycho) Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, Chris cooper said: Hi all my handbrake light comes on but only when going down hill any ideas Low brake fluid! the light doubles as a warning light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianboom Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 1 minute ago, Sycho said: Low brake fluid! the light doubles as a warning light. I agree. I'd check for leaks just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris cooper Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Ok will do cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris cooper Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 (edited) How much should be in as cant see min max mark also how do I get the top off it has a yellow tap on it which prevents me from twisting the top all the way round. I am not very mechanically minded sorry Edited July 22, 2017 by Chris cooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosKev Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 You should be able to turn the outer part of the lid whilst holding the centre part still? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris cooper Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 sorry about that it's been a very long day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigHew Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Once you get the cap off just put a tiny amount of brake fluid in at a time. It won't take much to top it up if that's what's needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekend Warrior Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 Don't worry Chris, I like you know sod all about the workings of an engine but I managed ,just top it up and leave it about 20 mm below the top of the main body of the reservoir . follow the copper pipes from the reservoir all the way to the brake callipers and check all the joints are dry and there are no leaks (damp or oily patches ) If so you have a leak and have a problem that can be fixed so park it up and get it looked at I think that's sound advice but as said I'm still learning ,I topped mine up and all is well not gone down since Unlike my everyday road car I check my fluid levels on the Westie before every trip better safe than sorry . hope you enjoy your car as much as I do Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris cooper Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 6 minutes ago, CraigHew said: Once you get the cap off just put a tiny amount of brake fluid in at a time. It won't take much to top it up if that's what's needed. Ok will do. I have checked for leaks but couldn't see any is there a more likely place for there to be a leak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris cooper Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, Weekend Warrior said: Don't worry Chris, I like you know sod all about the workings of an engine but I managed ,just top it up and leave it about 20 mm below the top of the main body of the reservoir . follow the copper pipes from the reservoir all the way to the brake callipers and check all the joints are dry and there are no leaks (damp or oily patches ) If so you have a leak and have a problem that can be fixed so park it up and get it looked at I think that's sound advice but as said I'm still learning ,I topped mine up and all is well not gone down since Unlike my everyday road car I check my fluid levels on the Westie before every trip better safe than sorry . hope you enjoy your car as much as I do Steve Thanks I absolutely love it can't get enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil J Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 The other thing you should check or get checked is the thickness of the disc brake pads. The fluid level will go down as they wear and you don't want to be running out of disc pads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosKev Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 The fluid level will drop as the brake pads wear,so fingers crossed that's all it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris cooper Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Hmm I will check tomorrow I did have a little bit of break squeal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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