Routine maintenance (Opel Ascona C)

1. Although the fluid level warning light is connected to the master cylinder reservoir, as a precaution, you can still observe the fluid level through a translucent container once a week (photo).



2. This level will drop very slowly due to normal wear of the pads and linings, but any rapid drop and frequent need to top up the fluid will indicate a leak somewhere in the hydraulic system that needs to be addressed.

3. Regularly inspect flexible and rigid pipes for any sign of leakage and if any is found, repair it immediately.

4. The wear of the disc pads or the rear drum shoe linings must be checked regularly (as specified in Current Maintenance).

5. Replace the system fluid by blowing it out at certain intervals (specified in Current Maintenance).

6. On models manufactured before 1984, check and adjust the rear brakes as necessary at the specified intervals as described in Section 8.

7. Routine maintenance of self-adjusting rear brakes is limited to inspection of the linings.