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On 15 Aug 98, at 13:49, Allen Moore wrote: > No leaks. I noticed that the brake fluid reservoir was about 1/4 > of the way down. So I remember some time ago someone had a M/C leaking > fluid under the carpet inside the car. Pulled back carpet, and what > did I find? Brake fluid around the brake and accelerator pedals! > What a mess! Got most of it cleaned up (it seemed to soak into the > tar board too) so I put a bunch > of paper toweling between the carpet and the tar board hoping the > brake fluid will "wick" into the paper toweling. > > Has this happened to anyone before? Lastly, is the correct dual > circuit master cylinder still available? The one in the Square is > only 2 years old, the PO sent the paperwork with the car. Does the > master cylinder appear to be a common problem with Type 3's? After 28 years it is most likely that the brake line is rusted out. If you pump the pedal with the carpet lifted you will probably be able to see where it is spraying out. Be careful not to get an eyeful of brake fluid. The MC is a piece of cake to replace; the rear line is a b***h! I have replacements made of Stainless which are the right length, unlike all the other ones you can buy which are about 1" too short. Mine are expensive, however. I also have the correct MCs. Jim - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org