[zain]

Had the brake fluid low alarm off, checked the reservoir and found oil at minimum. the front and back pads at around 50%. Couldn't find any sign of a leak - so far! will check again tomorrow. the oil reservoir tank with sensor and fluid was changed due to a minor leak in Feb 2024, job was done at dealership. is it normal for the oil level to drop?

[Sweet Emotion]

I would do a proper brake system flush/bleed. Maybe they never put enough fluid in.

[zain]

Originally Posted by Sweet Emotion

I would do a proper brake system flush/bleed. Maybe they never put enough fluid in.

was thinking the same!

[p47dman]

Level will drop as pads wear. The excess wear causes the piston to be further out in the caliper and fluid takes up this space. Be careful adding as when you replace pads and push piston back into caliper fluid will fill master cylinder and may overflow.

[KingLT1]

^Agree! I would replace the pads, then see where the fluid level is at. Or only put just enough fluid in to turn the light off for the reason mentioned above.

[Camfab]

The other thought is to fill to the recommended levels. When you change the pads, use a turkey baster to remove a certain amount of fluid to prevent overflow. You should change your fluid at pad change anyway. At pad changes, I always suck out all the fluid in reservoir and clean up any impurities that have found their way up into the reservoir. then add fresh fluid and bleed.

[zain]

Originally Posted by KingLT1

^Agree! I would replace the pads, then see where the fluid level is at. Or only put just enough fluid in to turn the light off for the reason mentioned above.

That's What I did, till the next pads change. thanks!

[zain]

Originally Posted by Camfab

The other thought is to fill to the recommended levels. When you change the pads, use a turkey baster to remove a certain amount of fluid to prevent overflow. You should change your fluid at pad change anyway. At pad changes, I always suck out all the fluid in reservoir and clean up any impurities that have found their way up into the reservoir. then add fresh fluid and bleed.

thank you for the advise. I will do the bleed on the coming service.