After you install your rear break pads?

[offseri]

First time changing the pads - everything went smoothly for the most part, but I have just one question when you are done with everything - basically my rear pads were pretty much worn out completely so I had to retract the calipers a lot which caused the break fluid level to rise and spill just a few drops ... it is almost to the edge of the reservoir now - do you have to somehow drain it so that it goes back to the MAX level or you just leave it like that? Also, this was only involving the rear breaks - I left the fronts for next week so definitely more of the fluid will spill unless it somehow goes down after you drive the car??

Thank you!

[manhertm]

I think you are fine unless you topped it off before you changed your pads. Could just be air in the line, try pumping the brakes with the cap off. That might help.

[old guy]

The quickest easiest way is to get a cheap turkey baster and suck out a little fluid. Long term you should invest in a Motive Power Bleeder or similar and you can easily change (or lower your fluid as in your case). You should be changing it every two years.

[offseri]

Thanks for the advice!! Actually I didnt top it off but I had the 35k service done this March and I remember they said they would change the brake fluid and that was still when the pads were pretty worn out. I will try to pump the pedal with the cap off .. but there cant be any air trapped in the system I think its because they filled it up at the dealership .. so in this case the turkey baster is my only quick and dirty option?

[Tugboatguy]

I think you are fine unless you topped it off before you changed your pads. Could just be air in the line, try pumping the brakes with the cap off. That might help.

NO!!!! thats a good way to end up with brake fluid all over your paint. Cap on top , but loose and some rags around the master is the safe bet.

[Tugboatguy]

The quickest easiest way is to get a cheap turkey baster and suck out a little fluid. Long term you should invest in a Motive Power Bleeder or similar and you can easily change (or lower your fluid as in your case). You should be changing it every two years.

I keep some plastic syringes around for jobs like that.The ones for irrigating after mouth surgery are good ,they have a curved plastic tip , so you get less chance of dripping on your paint!!!!You should be able to get various sizes at a pharmacy