Date:         Sun, 23 Jul 2006 20:52:26 -0600
Reply-To:     David Johnson <davidj@ELPASOTEL.NET>
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From:         David Johnson <davidj@ELPASOTEL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Brakes!!! Urg!
Comments: To: Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
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The only thing that could leak into the passenger compartment is the
master cylinder, yeah.  If you are leaking that much fluid, the
pressure in your system is probably shot.  Get a new master cylinder
in place, bleed the system, then worry about whether or not anything
in the wheels is hosed.

Good luck,
David.


On Jul 23, 2006, at 8:33 PM, Jeff Lincoln wrote:

> OK gang - brake fluid on the driver's side floor by the brake pedal
> - Master
> Cylinder? I hear hissing when from the reservoir area when pressing
> the
> brakes in.
>
> Second questions - could this possible failure cause the caliper
> pistons to
> not go back in after pressing the brake pedal? Or do I need two new
> caliper's as well? If so any chance anyone has a good source for
> rebuilt
> calipers? I can't handle the $125 a piece right now....
>
> By the way on a good note thanks to this list I do have the bus
> running and
> have those beautiful round headlights in the 86' now. Thanks.
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
>