Opel Rekord
Brake fluid capacity & service interval
Opel Rekord brake fluid capacity ranges from 0,25 to 0,43 liters. Service intervals include checks at 3000 km and 5000 km. The data covers 4 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| Rekord 1.9 Sprint (1969-1971) |
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| Rekord 1.2 (1958-1962) |
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| Rekord 1.5 (1957-1962) |
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| Rekord 1.7 (1957-1962) |
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Additional Notes
- The Opel Rekord brake fluid capacity splits into two distinct values across the model range: 0.25 liter for the 1.2, 1.5, and 1.7 variants from 1957-1962, and 0.43 liter for the 1.9 Sprint from 1969-1971.
- A 0.25 liter reservoir capacity is a relatively modest figure, consistent with the smaller hydraulic brake systems found in compact passenger cars of the late 1950s and early 1960s.
- The 1.9 Sprint carries a noticeably larger 0.43 liter capacity, reflecting a more developed hydraulic brake circuit compared to the earlier 1957-1962 configurations.
- All four configurations share a hydraulic brake system designation, meaning brake fluid pressure transmitted through lines and wheel cylinders is the mechanism for braking force in each case.
- The 1.2, 1.5, and 1.7 variants from 1957-1962 share an identical check interval of 3000 km under normal use conditions, indicating no differentiation in service frequency across those three engine displacements.
- The 1.9 Sprint specifies a 5000 km check interval under normal use conditions, which is a longer interval than the 3000 km interval assigned to the earlier 1957-1962 variants.
- All specifications listed apply to normal use conditions, meaning the intervals and capacities are not adjusted for severe driving environments such as frequent towing or extreme temperatures.