Date:         Tue, 2 Nov 2004 15:37:04 -0600
Reply-To:     Al and Sue Brase <albeeee@MCHSI.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Al and Sue Brase <albeeee@MCHSI.COM>
Subject:      Re: leaking brake reservoir?
Comments: To: Jeff Hosea <hosea_jeff@HOTMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <BAY17-F8XAoirK6UtEn0000b384@hotmail.com>
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My bet would be one of the master cylinders, probably clutch. Could be
the reservoir, the master cylinder or the clutch master cylinder (if
it's a manual trans).
Does the level go clear down or stop leaking halfway down? If it stops
halfway, it's the clutch master. Or, I guess the reservoir could have a
hole 1/2 way down.
To get the cover off, sit in the driver's seat, reach over thedash
nacelle, clear up towards the windshield, there are finger holds on the
front, right and left. Pull up hard!
It rotates at the lower rear, towards you. It always comes off with a
bang, kinda disconcerting, but I've never broken one. the reservoir is
front and center between the tach and speedo. Pretty neat design,
really, I just wish the catches were not so tight! Also, you need to
learn how to pour without spilling!
Al Brase


Jeff Hosea wrote:

> I just got a call from my wife that she thinks the brake fluid
> reservoir on
> our 84.5 Vanagon has a leak in it. Apparently there is a good size puddle
> on the driveway in front of the driver's side front tire and more on the
> floor mat. She thinks it's brake fluid but not sure.
>
> My question for you guys, does this sound right or make sense to you?
> It's
> been fine and never dripped before and now just empties basically? Also,
> how do I get behind the dash to see what the issue might be?
>
> Thanks for any help so I can at least think about it before I get home
> tonight.
> Jeff
>
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