Ferrari California
Brake fluid capacity & service interval
Ferrari California uses brake fluid with a capacity range of 1,1 to 1,4 liters. Service intervals include a check at 20000 km and a change every 24 months. The data covers 3 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| California T (2014-2017) |
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| California (2012-2014) |
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| California (2009-2012) |
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Additional Notes
- The Ferrari California's hydraulic brake and clutch system, covering the 2009-2012 and 2012-2014 model ranges, carries a capacity specified as a range of 1.1 to 1.4 liters, which reflects the tolerance window typical of combined brake and clutch reservoir fills rather than a single fixed volume.
- The shared 1.1-1.4 liter capacity range across both the 2009-2012 and 2012-2014 California configurations indicates that the hydraulic system serving both brake and clutch functions remained consistent across those two production periods.
- The California T (2014-2017) lists a fixed capacity of 1.1 liters for the hydraulic brake system, in contrast to the variable range specified for earlier models, suggesting a more precisely defined fill volume for the brake-only circuit.
- A notable distinction in the California T specifications is that the system note references only the hydraulic brake system, whereas the 2009-2014 configurations reference a combined hydraulic brake and clutch system, pointing to a structural difference in how the hydraulic circuits are arranged between generations.
- The California T specifies a fluid check interval of 20,000 km under normal use conditions, which represents a routine inspection point rather than a full fluid replacement.
- A change interval of 24 months is specified for the California T under normal use conditions, meaning fluid replacement is governed by elapsed time rather than distance alone, which is consistent with brake fluid's tendency to absorb moisture over time regardless of mileage.