Renault Megane (1996 - 1998) - 96 1.6 Car been runnning on low brake fluid

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Wed 9 Dec 2009 18:59
96 1.6 Car been runnning on low brake fluid - Focus_Driver
Only had my car 2 weeks but a garage pointed out that the brake fluid level is insufficient. It is just below the min mark but should be nearer the max mark. I have been told that whilst driving with low fluid air could have got in to the system and it would need bleeding at a cost of £25. Is this correct and have I done any damage? Can I just top it up with new fluid?

This does explain why there is a lot of travel when braking.
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Wed 9 Dec 2009 20:03
96 1.6 Car been running on low brake fluid - Peter D
Yes it does. Air in the system will give you a long pedal. Have the fluid changed and bled, after checking all the brake pad wear thicknesses and checked for ant leaks. Regards Peter

Edited by Peter D on 09/12/2009 at 20:04

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Wed 9 Dec 2009 20:39
96 1.6 Car been running on low brake fluid - Focus_Driver
Thanks for the advice, will go and get the brakes done at a garage.
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