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Maintenance and Checks of the Mini Brake Fluid Reservoir

Model: Mini Mini R56, R55, R57 - Years 2007-2014
Part: Checks and maintenance

Maintaining your car is very important, so let’s see how to do it yourself while saving costs. Pull the lever to open the front bonnet located at the bottom left of the dashboard, then lift the bonnet until it clicks and find the lever to push in the right direction. Secure the bonnet to prevent it from falling, locate the brake fluid reservoir at the top right of the engine bay, and check the fluid level. If it is low, top it up. Clean any spills and close the bonnet.

Updated on 24 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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