Porsche 911 Carrera - Manual (Page 242)

Brake Fluid Level
Use of brake uid
Please observe the chapter ”EXERCISE
EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON
YOUR VEHICLE” on page 232.
Use only new (unused) Original Porsche
brake uid.
Warning!
Brake uid is hazardous to your health, and
may be fatal if swallowed. Brake uid also
attacks paintwork.
Keep brake fluid out of children’s reach.
Take care while topping off brake fluid not to
soil the luggage compartment or items of
luggage.
Example: 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S
Checking the brake uid level
The reservoir for the hydraulic braking and clutch
systems is located in the luggage compartment.
1. Open and remove cover flap A.
2. Regularly check the brake-fluid level on the
transparent expansion tank through the
window B. The fluid level should always lie
between the minimum and maximum marks.
A slight decrease in the fluid level due to wear
and automatic readjustment of the disc brakes is
normal. If, however, the fluid level falls markedly or
below the minimum mark, the braking system may
have developed a leak.
Have the brake system checked without delay
at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Changing the brake uid
Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air over
time. This accumulation of water lowers the boiling
point and, under certain operating conditions,
can affect the braking performance. Therefore
have the brake fluid changed in accordance
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Maintenance, Car Care