Brake Fluid level

[Constructicon]

Hi people,

 

I got my brake caliper serviced and the master cylinder bled.

The brakes are ok, but the thing is I cant see the level in the master cylinder.

 

Are brake fluid transparent in colour? Cos I tot it is like oil or red.

There's a 'low' level indicator in the cyclinder, but the thing is I dun know

whether is the cylinder entirely filled or is it empty.

When I engage the brakes, it working perfectly.

 

Can I just open up the cylinder cover and check?

[Demon]

Hi people,

 

I got my brake caliper serviced and the master cylinder bled.

The brakes are ok, but the thing is I cant see the level in the master cylinder.

 

Are brake fluid transparent in colour? Cos I tot it is like oil or red.

There's a 'low' level indicator in the cyclinder, but the thing is I dun know

whether is the cylinder entirely filled or is it empty.

When I engage the brakes, it working perfectly.

 

Can I just open up the cylinder cover and check?

 

Some brake fluids are clear.

 

No problem in opening up the cover to check on the fluid level.

 

[redbeacon]

Maybe the walls around the inside of your master cylinder cup is dirty? It's a small issue, but of course, you can't see the brake fluid level this way

 

P.S.: Brake fluid is corrosive to paintwork. Use caution when opening and wrap a towel around the master cylinder cup when you uncap it.

[Constructicon]

Thanks for the replies.

I called the mech today and he say the brake fluid is clear/ transparent.

 

If I want to open up the master cylinder, is there any 'proper' way to do it? Do I have to bleed the brakes again after opening the cylinder? Or jus simply pop open, see the level and close back?

Thanks!

[DGray]

Most of the time no need to re-bleed after opening ur brake cylinder.