Brake Fluid Level Switch

The brake fluid level switch is mounted in the master cylinder reservoir. The brake fluid level switch is hardwired to the BCM through a signal circuit and grounded through a separate body ground circuit. The BCM provides a reference voltage to the brake fluid level switch. When the brake fluid level is low, the switch closes, pulling the reference voltage low. When the brake fluid level is high, the switch opens, sending the reference voltage high on the signal circuit to the BCM. The brake fluid level switch uses an internal resistor in parallel to enable the BCM to differentiate between a disconnected brake fluid level switch connector and a low level condition.