LHM
Moderator: RichardW
LHM
Doing my usual weekly check today I noticed that the LHM indicator was above the top line mark. It was ok last week [:0] I know for a fact that there's no leaks and the suspension is excellent [:)]. I topped it up with about 25cl of LHM but it had no effect? My neighbour who used to have the same car tells me that the indicator can stick in the top of the little dome, he reckons that's what happened to me [:(] Is there any way of releasing the indicator? I'm also concerned that overfilling the LHM might have unwanted side effects [:(]
It always puzzles me how anything like this that's continually bathed in a bowl of oil can stick in the first place!
I think the indicator can be freed off if you remove the top plate on the reservoir (where all the pipes go in) and free off the float itself. Its been a while since I've taken an LHM reservoir to pieces so I may be wrong.
Overfilling with LHM shouldn't cause any problems. The worst that happens is that fluid dribbles out of the top of the reservoir and down the inner wing on hard cornering. Its messy, but really just a bit of extra rustproofing - LHM doesn't strip paint like 'normal' brake fluid does.
Nick
I think the indicator can be freed off if you remove the top plate on the reservoir (where all the pipes go in) and free off the float itself. Its been a while since I've taken an LHM reservoir to pieces so I may be wrong.
Overfilling with LHM shouldn't cause any problems. The worst that happens is that fluid dribbles out of the top of the reservoir and down the inner wing on hard cornering. Its messy, but really just a bit of extra rustproofing - LHM doesn't strip paint like 'normal' brake fluid does.
Nick