too much brake fluid

[CupraUK]

Hi all

I changed my front pads today and afterwards my fluid level is very high (I think a little bit may have gone over the top).

Should I drain some out?

 

[mik]

Just roll up some kitchen towel and dip it in the header tank to soak some out.

 

[markmck]

Just roll up some kitchen towel and dip it in the header tank to soak some out.

and watch the paintwork

 

[Brummy]

kitchen roll and a plastic bag.. (open up bag, put 'sodden' roll in bag)that way dont get any near to your paintwork

 

[CupraUK]

Good technique, I'll do that!

 

[andyj]

Or use an old Turkey Baster.... suck it up and squirt it out !!!

 

[cordobabrendy]

did you actually add any fluid? you didnt say, it could be air.

 

[CupraUK]

Nope, I diddn't add any. I guess it was topped up last service and then when I pumped the pistons back and with the new thicker pads its taken it right up to the top.

 

[cordobabrendy]

might be worth bleeding them then in case its air, youll not really notice until you need them when they are warmed up and the pedal sinks a bit lower than you are expecting.

 

[CupraUK]

I was having problems with pedal travel before I changed the pads, They've not been right since I hit a curb side on. They seem MUCH better since I changed them, even whilst I'm bedding them in.