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Brake Fluid Level Sensor/Switch: Description and Operation

FLUID LEVEL SENSOR
The master cylinder is equipped with a fluid level sensor. This sensor will activate the BRAKE light if a low fluid level condition is detected. Once the fluid level is corrected, the BRAKE light will go out.

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
The brake fluid level switch is contained within the master cylinder reservoir cap.