To fill the brake fluid in a 2001 Honda Odyssey, you need to find the brake fluid reservoir and remove the cap. Fill the reservoir with the right amount of fluid and put the cap back on.
Check the level of brake fluid in the master cylinder Make sure parking brake is fully released
The brake fluid master cylinder resivoir is located on the drivers side next to the firewall. Look at it and you can see the level.
you can use dot 1 fluid.
2 things could be the problem. If the "Brake" light is on that usually comes on when you set the parking brake then it could be the brake fluid is low. Check that. If it is the "Brake Lamp" light then check your brake lights. 1 of them could be out.
it is an indicator. You need to check your brake fluid or your bulb.
Check your brake fluid level!
check brake fluid
art the Honda Odyssey, and move it to a level surface. ... Warm the vehicle to a normal operating temperature by allowing the engine to idle
Brake fluid in ANY vehicle should be flushed every two to three years depending on vehicle usage. Be sure to use the appropriate brake fluid for your Honda (don't just buy any brake fluid off the shelf.) I always flush my fluid when I replace the front disk pads. If your brake fluid is a very dark brown or worse, milky, change it immediately.
this could be the cause of low brake fluid or that your foot is on the brake and it is indicating that the ABS is working.
More than likely DOT3. If you will look on the top of the Master Cylinder cap, you will find the proper fluid listed.