Clutch / brake fluid level

skullone · 05-17-2006, 04:44 AM

While I was changing my oil this weekend, I was taking some time to check the level of the rest of the fluids.
Everything looked fine, except the shared clutch / brake fluid level. I cant see any fluid up the plastic stalk at all.
Unless the fluid is clear like water, I cant see anything, and theres a little plastic flap, so I can't stick my finger or a meter stick in there to measure it.
Last I checked, clutch and brake fluid is pretty dark and thick... and the plastic stalk is fairly transparent, so I should defenitely be able to see it.

Nothing even near the "Min" line..
On a side note, I get a "clunk" sound when I engage a gear sometimes... like if I go 1-2, into 2 I get a clunk sometimes. Same with 3-2, downshifting.
Its not all the time, so it could just be the syncros meshing differently depending on where the engagement point is... who knows :?

Any ides?

hate_romania · 05-17-2006, 04:52 AM

That reservoir is the worts design ever in the world, if you cannot see it its not normal its hard to read it but its visible.
Don't try to stick anything in the reservoir just go by visual reading, cann't see it add some more

manny · 05-20-2008, 11:47 AM

this is a bit of a bump :shock: but i'm sort of in the same predicament here. Is there a good how to on how to change the fluid out?

**azazel1024** · 05-20-2008, 01:04 PM

Do you mean add more or flush it?

To add more take top off, top it off, top back on

For flushing, you open each brake line and the clutch line. Do a search for brake bleeding for the exact procedure (it works the same way with the clutch). Start with the passenger side rear, drain the fluid till you have nice fresh fluid coming out. Then bleed the driver's side rear, passenger side front, driver's side front and finally the clutch line.
-Matt

cmedrive · 05-20-2008, 03:21 PM

Its probably a good time to check the brake pads as well, especiallyif you do a flush. As the pad wears the fluid level will drop.

Ramza21 · 05-01-2011, 04:58 AM

REVIVE!!! Does anybody know when when to change brake/clutch fluid? Mine has 45k 2008 mzd3.

**verto** · 05-01-2011, 11:41 PM

it's not a bad idea to do a flush with pad/rotor changes. brake fluid isnt that expensive and the nature of it causes problems if not maintained. specifically absorbing water.

outtadodge · 05-02-2011, 09:31 PM

brake fluid flushes are usually done around 30k mile intervals. As stated before, if the fluid in the master cylinder is low, that means there is either a leak in the system of the brakes are low and need replacement.

05-17-2006, 04:44 AM	#1
skullone Short Track Racer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 150	Clutch / brake fluid level While I was changing my oil this weekend, I was taking some time to check the level of the rest of the fluids. Everything looked fine, except the shared clutch / brake fluid level. I cant see any fluid up the plastic stalk at all. Unless the fluid is clear like water, I cant see anything, and theres a little plastic flap, so I can't stick my finger or a meter stick in there to measure it. Last I checked, clutch and brake fluid is pretty dark and thick... and the plastic stalk is fairly transparent, so I should defenitely be able to see it. Nothing even near the "Min" line.. On a side note, I get a "clunk" sound when I engage a gear sometimes... like if I go 1-2, into 2 I get a clunk sometimes. Same with 3-2, downshifting. Its not all the time, so it could just be the syncros meshing differently depending on where the engagement point is... who knows :? Any ides? __________________ 2006 Mazda 3 Grand Touring / Strato Blue / Black Leather Heated Seats / Moonroof / Bose 6 CD Changer / 5 Speed Manual

05-17-2006, 04:52 AM	#2
hate_romania Le Mans: Prototype Class Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: st eustache Posts: 1,724	Re: Clutch / brake fluid level That reservoir is the worts design ever in the world, if you cannot see it its not normal its hard to read it but its visible. Don't try to stick anything in the reservoir just go by visual reading, cann't see it add some more __________________ Driving a 2010 mazda 3 gt with sunroof bone stock SOLD: Mazda3 2005 Black mica 5dr, CAI AEMwith AEM dryflow, Custom grounding cables, TWM SS, ETB Coolant Bypass, AWR 70d engine mount, Advance Timming Mod, Cosworth Bsd, The only mazda 3 with dealer removed speed limit yey...230km/h

05-20-2008, 11:47 AM	#3
manny F1 Driver Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 757 Posts: 5,023	Re: Clutch / brake fluid level this is a bit of a bump :shock: but i'm sort of in the same predicament here. Is there a good how to on how to change the fluid out? __________________

05-20-2008, 01:04 PM	#4
azazel1024 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 9,432	Re: Clutch / brake fluid level Do you mean add more or flush it? To add more take top off, top it off, top back on For flushing, you open each brake line and the clutch line. Do a search for brake bleeding for the exact procedure (it works the same way with the clutch). Start with the passenger side rear, drain the fluid till you have nice fresh fluid coming out. Then bleed the driver's side rear, passenger side front, driver's side front and finally the clutch line. -Matt __________________ [quote author=crazyduckme] Yay for doing it by hand then! That will probably last about an hour tops.I was craving meat REALLY bad. plus, my mom gets really hot, so I was uncomfortable. So I have to really stretch. [/quote]

05-20-2008, 03:21 PM	#5
cmedrive Le Mans: GT Class Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 944	Re: Clutch / brake fluid level Its probably a good time to check the brake pads as well, especiallyif you do a flush. As the pad wears the fluid level will drop. __________________ Buy my HB! Rio Grande Region SCCA Interested in an Owner's Club? Click Here!

05-01-2011, 11:41 PM	#7
verto Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pasadena, MD / Woodbridge, VA Posts: 3,350	Re: Clutch / brake fluid level it's not a bad idea to do a flush with pad/rotor changes. brake fluid isnt that expensive and the nature of it causes problems if not maintained. specifically absorbing water. __________________ MS CAI - F2 CBE - ACT Flywheel - ACT Clutch - ACT Pressure Plate - MS 6 Speed Trans - TWM Desert Eagle Shift Knob - MS Springs - MS Shocks - MS Rear Camber Links - Techna-fit SS Brake Lines - Hawk HPS Pads - Cosworth BSD - Ported TB - 2.0L Oil Filter Conversion - LED Door Sills - Sharkfin Antenna - 35% Tint

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