Hello list, I have been loosing a considerable amount of brake fluid. I have found some in the cabin in the form of moisture around the pedals and rubber floor mat that appears oily and humid. This was only noticed upon refilling of the reservoir and the drop of temperature to the freezing point. Before that, no apparent loss was noted in the cabin, *however to the back of the vehicle and on the passenger side there was a considerable drip/puddle* *This is where I think most of it is going!* I think these point to both the master and slave cylinders being toast. now some questions 1) I have been using dot 3 brake fluid, Should I use dot 4? 2) are these mixable? 3) should there be a clamp on the hose connected to the top right of the master cylinder reservoir bottle? 4) should said hose look like the old fashion VW cloth braided hoses? Aside from the obvious (get this fix quick) should I be looking at anything else? Thanks, T. |
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