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[Minisport7]

Cooper S (2000)

Now i've been under the impression, the brake & clutch fluid is put into the one reservoir (the one with 2 wires you need to disconnect before opening), but i've just discovered theres a clutch reservoir hidden at the back, does this need to be topped up also?? or are is the fluid distributed through that one reservoir?

[bmcecosse]

I suspect you have a BMW MINI - this forum is for the BMC Mini...........

[Minisport7]

what made you think that? BMW MINI started production in 2001, i clearly stated my mini is 2000 :S

[Timtom]

i don't think you're right Cooperman..

In a late Mini don't you get some bottle at the back.. washer bottle? or something - i don't think its brake fluid..

EDIT: Minisport7 - i think the confusion arose with 'Cooper S' - it would be a 'Cooper Sport' but not an 'S' (which is a very early mini - or a type of BMW Mini!)

Edited by Timtom, 27 May 2011 - 10:45 PM.

[Minisport7]

Sorry i wasn't clear enough Timtom, i meant at the back of the engine bay, not car.

[Timtom]

ah.. well the brakefluid definitiely goes in the bottle that has the wires on the top. The wires are to check the fluid level.

I'm now confused on which bottle you mean Theres one at the back passenger side which has washer fluid, Water goes in the Rad top so i'm not sure where you mean

[Bean]

Brake and clutch fluid are separate!

[Timtom]

Bean to the rescue!

I dunno where the clutch fluid goes

[Bean]

In the clutch master cylinder!

It's the one that you mention, Minisport7 - Sits on the bulkhead, in a little round "tin can" thing! Very high-tech!

[Minisport7]

Thanks Bean! Problem now is i'm struggling to judge the level because of the limited visibility, wish me luck!

[Bean]

Just be careful of the paintwork 'round there - If you can, maybe use a clean funnel to top it up?

[Its a min]

what made you think that? BMW MINI started production in 2001, i clearly stated my mini is 2000 :S

Hi Minisport 7,
You should have a brake fluid reservoir sitting on the brake master cylinder sticking out of the servo above the clutch housing. This should have the two wires which is for your low level brake fluid warning light. Then you have the clutch reservoir which is fitted on the bulkhead just to the right of the brake servo when looking at the engine bay from the front of the car.

Both need topping up!

Here's a pic of mine though it's a 1989.

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[Cooperman]

i don't think you're right Cooperman..

In a late Mini don't you get some bottle at the back.. washer bottle? or something - i don't think its brake fluid..

EDIT: Minisport7 - i think the confusion arose with 'Cooper S' - it would be a 'Cooper Sport' but not an 'S' (which is a very early mini - or a type of BMW Mini!)

I didn't post anything - still, I suppose I can still be wrong

[Bean]

[Minisport7]

All done, thanks for all the input, really appreciated!