Re: Remote brake fill kits

Posted by Don Shields On 2014/8/18 22:38:37

I don't know of any remote fillers. Those cylinders need to have some air in their reservoirs to function properly, so I'm not sure they would take to a higher-mounted remote filler. You are absolutely correct about the unromantic nature of brake fluid level checking. I don't know how others may do it, but I have to lie on the ground under the cylinder and check it using a flashlight and mirror or use a finger as a dipstick. Adding fluid is equally unromantic; I use a hand pump oiler with a flexible spout, stopping and checking frequently to make sure I'm not overfilling.

Surely this has to be one of the most inaccessibly-located maintenance items ever, with the Ultramatic dipstick location a close second. Even with a lift I don't think it would be any easier to get a direct view of the brake fluid level. Why they didn't have an easily-removable section in the fresh air duct directly above the master cylinder is a mystery to me. I'll be watching this topic to see if anyone has some better ideas on this.