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How to Check and Change Car Brake Oil Easily

10 April 2025
Cara Mengecek Minyak Rem Mobil

How to check car brake fluid is essential for all car owners to understand. This is because car brake fluid functions to lubricate the car's braking components to prevent them from wearing out easily, ensuring that the braking system operates optimally. So how do you do it? For more details, please pay attention to the following review. 

How to Check Car Brake Fluid 

There are several ways to check car brake fluid that you need to know. The methods are as follows. 

1. Preparation before checking

Before checking the condition of the brake fluid, it is advisable to make preparations. You can park the car in a safe place with a flat surface to facilitate the checking process. When you are about to check the brake fluid, ensure that your car's engine is cold to prevent your skin from burning when it comes into contact with the brake fluid. 

2. Open the brake fluid reservoir cap

Next, open the brake fluid reservoir cap. This component is usually located around the engine, specifically near the brake master cylinder, and it has a bright color. Before opening the reservoir cap, make sure to clean the surrounding area to prevent dirt and dust from contaminating the system when the cap is opened. 

3. Check the brake fluid level

The next step is to pay attention to the brake fluid level indicator that you can see next to the reservoir. The brake fluid should be positioned between the maximum and minimum indicators. If the brake fluid level is below the minimum indicator, you need to add brake fluid. Make sure the brake fluid you add is of the best quality and meets the car manufacturer's specifications to ensure optimal brake system performance.

4. Check the condition of the brake fluid

In addition to checking the brake fluid level, you also need to check the condition of the brake fluid. As is known, brake fluid sold in the market usually has a clear, yellowish, or red color. If the color of the brake fluid changes to cloudy, the car owner must replace the brake fluid. This color change indicates that the brake fluid has been contaminated with dirt and dust. To determine whether the brake fluid needs to be replaced, you can use a tool called a brake fluid tester to check the water content in the brake fluid. 

Read Also: Understanding the Principles and Working of Car Brakes

How to Replace Car Brake Fluid 

After knowing how to check the condition of the brake fluid, you need to know the correct and easy way to replace car brake fluid. The methods are as follows. 

1. Open the reservoir cap

To replace the car brake fluid, you need to first open the reservoir cap. Then you need to place a container under the reservoir to catch the car's brake fluid. 

2. Loosen the bleeder screw

Next, you need to loosen the bleeder screw located behind the drum or caliper component with a wrench. Then let the brake fluid flow out. To speed up the draining process, you can pump the brake pedal several times. Make sure that during the draining process, the brake fluid in the reservoir does not run out to prevent air from entering the braking system. 

3. Tighten the bleeder screw

After the brake fluid has flowed out, you need to tighten the bleeder screw again. 

4. Fill with new brake fluid

Next, you need to fill the reservoir with new brake fluid. 

That’s how to check and replace car brake fluid that you need to know. If you are still confused and do not dare to replace the brake fluid on your own, you can visit an official Daihatsu workshop for more professional car brake maintenance. Make sure to replace the brake fluid when your car's mileage reaches multiples of 20,000 kilometers.

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