Originally posted by theoldwizard:
In reply to:
It could be because of normal pad wear causing the calipers to be extended more, thus holding more fluid, but I've never had that actually occur on any of my cars.
Yep, I've seen it.
If you add "a lot" of brake fluid, when you get around to replacing the pads and compress the pistons back into the calipers, the fluid will actually overflow the master cylinder !
Before you start the brake job, remove excess fluid with a turkey baster....
I'd be much more comfortable knowing that my fluid was up to the max line, and owuld probably freak out if the brake fluid level light ever came on while driving. That's just me, though.
Scott