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Fault diagnosis
BYD SEAL: Brake fluid below MIN; check wear and leakage
The brake fluid level in the reservoir is below MIN.
BYD SEAL: Brake fluid below MIN; check wear and leakage
Symptoms
- The brake fluid level in the reservoir is below MIN. [1]
Possible causes
- The manual requires checking for brake fluid leakage and brake pad wear. [1]
Checks
- Check the fluid level and have a qualified technician inspect the pads and check for leaks. Do not directly attribute a low level to the calipers. [1]
What to do
- Repair after identifying the fault. Use brake fluid of the original specification; do not mix fluids. [1]
Applicability and limits
- Only applies to the corresponding SEAL configuration in the New Zealand English owner's manual; the manual date is not treated as an applicable model year. No actual vehicle model has been linked. Do not extend to models with the same name, other powertrains or other markets. Scope: unknown [1]
- Only applies to the specific configuration in the cited manual; do not assume applicability to all vehicles with the same model name
Related part categories
- Brake pads / Brake pads / Braking system [1]
- Fluids / Brake fluid / Braking system [1]
Sources
[Source 1] BYD SEAL Owner’s Manual NZ 11/2023 — PDF pp.176 / printed pp.175, Braking System (accessed 2026-11-01)
https://www.bydauto.co.nz/storage/uploads/584dac99-9035-4e65-9354-42c1b8162793/BYD-SEAL-OWNER%E2%80%98s-MANUAL-NZ_11_2023_web.pdf
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