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458 Brake fluid level on 488?

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Eric C, Apr 14, 2025.

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  1. Eric C

    Eric C F1 World Champ

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    Can yall check where your level is? I don't see any markings to show when it's full.

    This is where mine is at. My brake fluid low warning light flashed for a second, but no weird braking issues and I drove it about 10 miles home with lots of braking up and down hills. This is where level is.

    My brake cap recall was done.


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  2. Eric C

    Eric C F1 World Champ

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  3. Extreme1

    Extreme1 Formula 3

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    I’ve got a 430 and that looks like the level is correct. It won’t be any different for different models.

    It’s hard to tell from the picture, but the brake fluid looks dark. Maybe check it with a moisture tester. They are $10 on Amazon. Moisture in the fluid may have set off the warning light.
     
  4. dgl36

    dgl36 Karting

    Feb 20, 2013
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    That brake fluid looks very dirty.
     
  5. mdrums

    mdrums F1 Rookie

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    I see the comments about the fluid looking dirty and can see why many posted that. It is hard to tell fluid color from a compressed photo on an Internet forum when the fluid is in the brake fluidreservoir. Also not knowing the brand of fluid Eric is using no one can know if it is dirty for sure. Motul fluids are darker than other brake fluids as well.

    Eric when dodging you last flush your fluid? under normal street driving brake fluid should be flushed every 2 years.
     
  6. Eric C

    Eric C F1 World Champ

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    I use Walmart brand. Whatever is on clearance.
     
  7. mdrums

    mdrums F1 Rookie

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    I found some fluid in a bottle I only used it for 1 track day....Ima send to you:confused:
     
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  8. Eric C

    Eric C F1 World Champ

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    Mmmm. A bottle of mystery fluid. I'll take it!
     
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