dman81

Hi guys, I'm trying to find the proper way to fill the modulator reservoir. I found this video but what I'm having trouble doing is filling it with fluid. The fluid just stays at the top and it doesn't go down to the tank. Do I need to release all the pressure from the bleeder bolt and then fill it or is there another way?


Thank you!

NZXTInerTia

Its fairly simple, but considering it took me awhile to figure it out myself when I first got my car I won't flame. lol

lostforawhile

you must have been trying to put it in the bleeder now it will have to be bled if you opened it

dman81

NZXTInerTia, let me clarify, I am able to get to the part where I remove the white reservoir cap off but when I try to pour fluid in there it won't go down.

NZXTInerTia

Oh, you probably filled it then or it doesn't need filling. It is a very very tiny reservoir that holds very little fluid.

dman81

Ok, I will double check tomorrow. Happy 4th!!

NZXTInerTia

You too man!

MAD_MIKE

If you just wish to refill the reservoir and be done with it do as NZXTInerTia stated.

If you wish to replace(bleed) the fluid in the ABS then yes.
It is pressurized via the accumulator so add about 3-6' of hose and have it dump into a container, crack the bleeder 1/4 turn and the system will bleed/depressurize the fluid. Turn car and in a few moments the ABS motor will kick on to pressurize the system and drain the tank down to near the bottom.
Turn engine off > Refill reservoir > Crack bleeder > Turn engine on.

It will easily take 3 cycles to bleed, I usually do 5 cycles to be sure.

dman81

Thank you guys! Well just as NZXTInerTia had suspected, the tank was already full! Why I didn't realize that beats the hell out of me!!!