Compensator Port Test

The purpose of the compensator ports in the brake master cylinder is to supply any additional brake fluid required by the system due to brake pad wear and to allow brake fluid returning from the brake lines to the brake master cylinder to enter the brake master cylinder reservoir.

The returning brake fluid will cause a slight turbulence in the brake master cylinder reservoir. If turbulence is seen in the brake master cylinder reservoir upon release of the brake pedal, this is normal and shows that the compensating ports are not plugged.