Changed pads on my car......

[chriz1]

I took off the brake fluid resivoir and forgot to put it back on,went for a 2 mile trip to my mums and question is would there now be air in the systym the brakes dont feel too bad.

 

[BEOWULF]

i would bleed them just in case

 

[cordobabrendy]

probably not but if i was you id be looking for paint damage.

 

[chriz1]

nothing spilled,il get em bleeded

 

[Andi]

There will be no air in the system from leaving the top off the reservoir.

Just make sure the fluid is at the correct level and screw top back on.

If any fluid is lost, pore warm water around spilt area and this should be enough to remove any excess spillage.

 

[storeyd]

The cap is to prevent spilling and to stop rapid water absorbtion. Brake fluid is hydoscopic so in naturally absorbs water. This is why you need to change it at regular intervals, because the absorbed water will boil in and around the caliper area and this leads to reduced braking performance.

You will be fine if its just been left overnight

 

[Lee0204]

probably not but if i was you id be looking for paint damage.

Brake fluid these days does not damage paintwork (had to be changed a few years ago)

P.S Is that anfield i see in ur avatar?

 

[cordobabrendy]

sure is lee,

 

[Lee0204]

sure is lee,

Do you go much?

 

[cordobabrendy]

not this year, wouldnt mind getting over at some stage for a euro match.

 

[Lee0204]

not this year, wouldnt mind getting over at some stage for a euro match.

May see you there one euro night then