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How to Bleed and Replace the Brake Fluid on the Fiat Punto

Model: Fiat Punto MK 2, 188 - Years 1999-2011
Part: Brake fluid

This guide will show you how to bleed and replace the brake fluid in the braking system of the Fiat Punto in simple steps. First, open the bonnet and unscrew the cap of the brake fluid reservoir; then lift the vehicle and remove the front wheel, as shown in the video. Next, connect a tube to the brake fluid bleed valve and open it with a star spanner; repeatedly press the brake pedal to bleed the system. Finally, pour the new brake fluid into the reservoir!

Updated on 17 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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