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Brake Fluid Cap Problem

  • 23-07-2014 3:52pm
    #1
    Bongalongherb
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    Car model--- Mitsubishi Colt GL 1999 1.3.

    Hello folks. I left this car around to my mechanic around 4 months ago for a full service as I always do once a year every year, but I am not sure if he actually put new brake fluid in as the cap was always stuck and I could never take it off.

    It says clean cap before removing it but it is the same as it was before the service. I just want to check the fluid level myself to make sure it is ok but I cannot unscrew the cap no matter how hard I try, it's just jammed tight. Is there some way of taking the cap off, or is there a special way of removing it ?.

    I could never get my hands on the service manual/work manual myself online. Just wondering if someone can tell me the best way of taking this cap off. I don't want to put too much pressure turning it incase it damages the seal or twists or breaks.

    Video of the brake fluid section below.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8DmcX0kGE0


Comments

  • #2
    ofcork
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,455 ✭✭✭ofcork


    Can you not see through the container even give it a wipe to check the level.


  • #3
    Bongalongherb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,766 ✭✭✭Bongalongherb


    No, I can't see a thing. I cleaned it again there very well and shaked the bottle but I can't see anything at all. I used a high powered torch as well but did not see any fluid in there or moving.


  • #4
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Did you stipulate that you wanted the brake fluid changed at the time of the service? It's not something that would be changed yearly...however I would expect levels to be checked on all fluids, even for a basic oil and filter service.


  • #5
    Bongalongherb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,766 ✭✭✭Bongalongherb


    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    Did you stipulate that you wanted the brake fluid changed at the time of the service? It's not something that would be changed yearly...however I would expect levels to be checked on all fluids, even for a basic oil and filter service.

    Yes Alan, I asked him would all oil and fluid be done and he said that all would be done as per yearly service I get from him. But when it comes to brake fluid I want to have piece of mind that that was done, but the brake fluid cap is the same as it was before this and I'm just curious as to if it was done.

    The cap is non un-screwable in the extreme, it cannot be opened without damaging the thing. I assumed it would be easy to open if it was opened previously regarding full service, but not a chance of opening it now.

    I just want to make sure that Dot oil was inserted, and is at the level it should be. Fecker of a thing to open though.


  • #6
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,909 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    They just prise off, using a strap wrench is overkill and will just end in tears.
    Eat some spinach and pry the top off like you are opening a small can of pringles.


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  • #7
    Bongalongherb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,766 ✭✭✭Bongalongherb


    I don't have one but will see if a friend has one, but this brake container is not strong and I can't chance putting it under pressure, I don't want a bigger problem from breakage.

    A head-wreak just trying to open a simple cap, unreal.
    They just prise off, using a strap wrench is overkill and will just end in tears.
    Eat some spinach and pry the top off like you are opening a small can of pringles.

    Will try and prise it off but I'd like to know if this is the correct method for this container.


  • #8
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,909 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    I have that exact strap and it would be very difficult and likely end in tears to
    use it on a master cylinder cap.
    No offence Sitec its just that if you give someone a tool with a 1/2 and a 3/8 socket fitting and its to undo a fragile plastic fitting Bad things can happen with the increased leverage etc.
    If it won't prise then you need to get hold of two rubber type wrenches, they used to be called Boa-constrictors but you can get versions of them in the pound shops.
    Their straps are only 1/2" wide allowing you to be able to use one in each direction, one on the bottle and the other on the top part of the cap.
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  • #9
    Bongalongherb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,766 ✭✭✭Bongalongherb


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    I have that exact strap and it would be very difficult and likely end in tears to
    use it on a master cylinder cap.
    No offence Sitec its just that if you give someone a tool with a 1/2 and a 3/8 socket fitting and its to undo a fragile plastic fitting Bad things can happen with the increased leverage etc.
    If it won't prise then you need to get hold of two rubber type wrenches, they used to be called Boa-constrictors but you can get versions of them in the pound shops.
    Their straps are only 1/2" wide allowing you to be able to use one in each direction, one on the bottle and the other on the top part of the cap.

    Great Idea, I'll pick two up tomorrow and give it a shot. I did see them before in the pound shop before, so that might just do the trick. Thanks.


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