H1 Brake Fluid Loss

I had something similar with my H1. Does the brake warning light come on intermittently? It could be something as simple as worn brake pads. As they wear, the pistons in the calipers extend further, requiring more fluid from the master cylinder, which lowers the level in the reservoir. Think of it like a well that's running dry because you're drawing more water.

That's an interesting analogy. The brake warning light flickers occasionally, yes. How severe was the fluid drop in your case? Did it require frequent top-ups, or was it a gradual decline? I'm trying to gauge if this is indeed just worn pads or something more sinister.

The light was on and off, and the level dropped noticeably over a few weeks. I topped it up once, but the problem came back. I'm no mechanic, but given the symptoms and mileage, I'd strongly suggest taking it to a workshop to have the brakes properly inspected. It's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to brakes. I ended up with fluid replacement.

Thank you for sharing your experience. I took your advice and had the brakes inspected. As suspected, the front brake pads were indeed worn significantly, and the rear ones weren't far behind. Total repair cost, including new pads and a fluid replacement, came to 480€. Your insights were invaluable.