For a 1973 Super Beetle the reservoir is located under the front hood on the drivers side. The two lines that exit the reservoir are for your dual master cylinder. One line fills the front and the other the rear brake lines.
The brake fluid reservoir, on a 580 super E backhoe, can be found in the engine compartment near the end closest to the passenger compartment. The reservoir should be labeled for brake fluid.
DOT 3 heavy duty works the best
DOT 3, DOT 4 or DOT 5.1 (but NOT DOT 5, which is silicone brake fluid) can be used in your car.
Any SAE certified brake fluid can be used in a 1971 VW super beetle. Virtually all automobiles. Use the same type of brake fluid.
That is a pressure controlled brake light switch, when you step on the brake pedal and develop pressure in the brake fluid the brake lights are switched on.
The brake light switches.
Open the front hood (bonnet) and on the right fender (standing in front of the car looking to the rear), mounted on the fender, is the reservoir. (On a US imported car) It should be mounted on the inside of the fender thats on the same side as the steering wheel.
They are located on the brake master cylinder. Vw joe. Have a great day
You can go to www.superbeetle.com, they have great info and pictures on how to change your brakes.
The one on the master cylinder is the brake light switch. The one on the brake pedal is for the automatic transmission, assuming that the car is automatic.
The 1975 regular Beetle windshield will fit the 1971 Super Beetle.
If you look at the front suspension of any beetle you can tell if it is a super or non-super beetle. If there is a McPherson front suspension then it is a super beetle. If there is a torsion bar front suspension then it is a non-super beetle.