2000 996 - Brake Fluid Reservoir

[Philip54]

I would like to remove some fluid from the brake fluid reservoir before I spread the brake calipers for pad replacement.

There is a second cap inside the reservoir with multiple holes in it.

Could someone advise what is the proper procedure for removing this cap? Mine doesn't want to come off.

Thanks

[Dharn55]

As I remember, underneath the cap is a screen. In all the times I have replaced pads with spreading the calipers I have not drained fluid from the reservoir. I just loosened the cap and put a rag over the top in case there was any spillage. If the fluid is all the way at the top you might need to remove some, but not if it is as the full mark.

[JFP in PA]

A easier, and neater, approach would be to use the bleeders on the calipers to vent off the fluid while changing out the pads. As you should be flushing the system on a regular basis anyway, doing it after swapping out pads would put your system in an optimum performance condition..................

[Philip54]

As I remember, underneath the cap is a screen. In all the times I have replaced pads with spreading the calipers I have not drained fluid from the reservoir. I just loosened the cap and put a rag over the top in case there was any spillage. If the fluid is all the way at the top you might need to remove some, but not if it is as the full mark.

Thanks for your note. The fluid level in my reservoir is already above the screen (and above the max line). This is why I would like to take the screen out and, using a seringe, suction some fluid out of the reservoir.

[Philip54]

A easier, and neater, approach would be to use the bleeders on the calipers to vent off the fluid while changing out the pads. As you should be flushing the system on a regular basis anyway, doing it after swapping out pads would put your system in an optimum performance condition..................

Thanks for your note. The brake fluid in my car has been replaced not too long ago. I have excess of fluid in my reservoir and i would prefer to take some fluid out

[Ahsai]

A easier, and neater, approach would be to use the bleeders on the calipers to vent off the fluid while changing out the pads. As you should be flushing the system on a regular basis anyway, doing it after swapping out pads would put your system in an optimum performance condition..................

Thanks for your note. The brake fluid in my car has been replaced not too long ago. I have excess of fluid in my reservoir and i would prefer to take some fluid out

Just use a couple of those eye glass screwdrivers (facing each other at 180) to pry around the edge of the cap and it should come out.

[Philip54]

A easier, and neater, approach would be to use the bleeders on the calipers to vent off the fluid while changing out the pads. As you should be flushing the system on a regular basis anyway, doing it after swapping out pads would put your system in an optimum performance condition..................

Thanks for your note. The brake fluid in my car has been replaced not too long ago. I have excess of fluid in my reservoir and i would prefer to take some fluid out

Just use a couple of those eye glass screwdrivers (facing each other at 180) to pry around the edge of the cap and it should come out.

It came out. Thanks. I just wanted to make sure that there was nothing securing the screen to the reservoir I was not aware of

[Chuck996]

After you get the screen out ---- just use a Turkey Baster to remove excess fluid.

Hope this works.

Chuck