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Re: [T3] Brake Fluid Update


On 20 Nov 98, at 9:11, Fisher, Gary wrote:

> I adjusted the rear brakes and checked for leaks
> behind the pedal and elsewhere where I could see, It gets dark about
> 5:45 around here I was working by flash light. I did not find any leaks.
> I began bleeding the brakes - I bleed them until the fluid came out
> fresh and clean and bubble free. 

Bleeding is often a good thing to do, if only to get the old, 
moisture laden fluid out, but, as I recall, you had said that you had 
been needing to constantly add brake fluid.  A brake system in good 
condition never needs more fluid, so you must have a leak somewhere.

> It seems to be doing great. I could have a problem with the master
> cylinder. It is the only brake component that has not been 
replaced. 

The only place that a MC could leak is out into the pedal area.  If 
that area is dry then you need to look elsewhere.  Check all the 
wheel backing plates, calipers, line attachment points for some sign 
of wetness.  If you have a suspicious wet area wipe your hand in it 
and smell it.  You've bled brakes now and you know its distinctive 
smell.  If you're still not sure, rinse your hand off in water.  
Water completely rinses off brake fluid, but won't touch oil, grease, 
or gasoline. 

Jim
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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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