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Removing Brake Fluid Reservoir

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Installation position of brake fluid reservoir Information

Information 

When carrying out work during which fluids can escape, leave electric plug connections to be disconnected locked and connected for as long as possible. This prevents fluid from getting onto electric contacts and causing corrosion

  1. Only for vehicles with manual transmission:  Disconnect brake fluid hoses -1-  going to the clutch cylinder from the brake fluid reservoir -2-  .
    1. 1.1  Mark brake fluid hoses -1-  clearly to avoid confusion.
    2. 1.2  Place suitable material underneath to collect emerging brake fluid, e.g. clean, absorbent cloths.
    3. 1.3  Have suitable stoppers ready for closing off the brake fluid hoses -1-  .
    4. 1.4  Loosen clamps -3-  using a suitable tool, pull off brake fluid hoses -1-  and close them off with stoppers.
    5. 1.5  Clean off any escaping brake fluid immediately using suitable cleaning aids.

      Wash affected components again with water and dry them.

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      Brake fluid reservoir on vehicles with manual transmission Information

      Brake fluid - even thinned brake fluid - causes corrosion on electric contacts, thereby impairing functions.

  2. Release and disconnect electric plug connection and protect it from brake fluid and other contaminants using appropriate means, e.g. a plastic bag
  3. Remove brake fluid reservoir -3-  .
    1. 3.1  Have suitable stoppers ready for closing off connection openings on the brake fluid reservoir -3-  and brake master cylinder
    2. 3.2  Place suitable material underneath to collect emerging brake fluid, e.g. clean, absorbent cloths.
    3. 3.3  Unscrew and remove fastening screw -1-  .
    4. 3.4  Pull brake fluid reservoir -2-  off the brake master cylinder -4- (-arrow A-  ).
    5. 3.5  Close off connection openings on the brake fluid reservoir -3-  and brake master cylinder -4-  with stoppers
    6. 3.6  Clean off any escaping brake fluid immediately using suitable cleaning aids.

      Wash affected components again with water and dry them.

      G14948272Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Removing brake fluid reservoir