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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Ben wood on December 02, 2014, 10:16:51 pm

Title: Broke van is it still safe
Post by: Ben wood on December 02, 2014, 10:16:51 pm
I was just topping up my brake fluid but as I tool the lid off the lid fell apart. Is it safe to drive with no lid and where will stock them
Title: Re: Broke van is it still safe
Post by: robert mitchell on December 02, 2014, 10:47:43 pm
i would say not safe to drive , if enough slops out as your driving air will get in to brake system .

get a new cap from dealer or scrappy
Title: Re: Broke van is it still safe
Post by: Clever Forum Name on December 02, 2014, 10:52:20 pm
Christ no, once a lot of moisture gets into fluid it will cause havoc.

Scrapyard or main dealer.

You could try clingfilm and tape but seriously it needs fixing ;)
Title: Re: Broke van is it still safe
Post by: Ben wood on December 02, 2014, 10:58:08 pm
Ok cool cheers guys. Would halfords or mdc not
Sell them.
Title: Re: Broke van is it still safe
Post by: robert mitchell on December 02, 2014, 10:59:30 pm
most likely a dealer only part .
Title: Re: Broke van is it still safe
Post by: Deangsi on December 02, 2014, 11:33:16 pm
What vehicle is it? Honestly just go to a breakers yard it will cost about £3 lol
Title: Re: Broke van is it still safe
Post by: Deangsi on December 02, 2014, 11:35:34 pm
Other thing you really shouldn't be having to top brake fluid up, unless you are loosing it from somewhere, probley a clutch cylinder. Just have a look for wet patches of oil on gearbox area if you are loosing a bit of fluid
Title: Re: Broke van is it still safe
Post by: kempy on December 03, 2014, 12:26:57 am
Get one ASAP , as you drive their tape over where the lid was
Title: Re: Broke van is it still safe
Post by: paulben on December 03, 2014, 06:38:12 am
If been left overnight uncovered in these damp conditions I would get fluid changed or at least moisture content checked .Shouldn't cost much to change fluid
Title: Re: Broke van is it still safe
Post by: Ben wood on December 03, 2014, 07:29:44 am
No put lid back on with gaffer tape to hold it on. I won't drive it and know wanted to check level which was fine. Will get one from the breakers today. Cheers
Title: Re: Broke van is it still safe
Post by: slap bash on December 03, 2014, 06:27:54 pm
O my god don`t go near the van its not safe.Call the fire brigade its could b e a national catastrophe call out the nation guard.  Its only brake fluid it could slop out and take a little paint off.
Title: Re: Broke van is it still safe
Post by: robert mitchell on December 03, 2014, 06:36:54 pm
Quote from: slap bash on December 03, 2014, 06:27:54 pm
O my god don`t go near the van its not safe.Call the fire brigade its could b e a national catastrophe call out the nation guard.  Its only brake fluid it could slop out and take a little paint off.


your so right ....... its not like its important for the brake fluid to stay in reservoir .

pretty sure we don't have a national guard in britain either.
Title: Re: Broke van is it still safe
Post by: slap bash on December 04, 2014, 10:11:15 am
Unless you are driving around on badly corrugated roads just put a plastic bag around the lid with a elastic band and replace it when evener. Health and safety has fried your brains. Mate.
Title: Re: Broke van is it still safe
Post by: robert mitchell on December 04, 2014, 10:41:31 am
hardly ..... i don't even have a cone or cordon tape!  slap twat
Title: Re: Broke van is it still safe
Post by: Andy_MK on December 04, 2014, 11:06:24 am
Stretch a balloon (or condom) over it to keep moisture out until you get a proper seal on it.
Title: Re: Broke van is it still safe
Post by: Susan Dean (1stclean) on December 04, 2014, 07:34:42 pm
Quote from: Andy_MK on December 04, 2014, 11:06:24 am
Stretch a balloon (or condom) over it to keep moisture out until you get a proper seal on it.

here here and a good rubber band will stop it falling off , easy fix for a few days until you get one sorted