I have done both the brake and clutch master, very straightforward job although a little messy, its a matter of replacing the rubber parts inside and bleeding the system. By the way if the reservoir is empty that means a rather substantial leak somewhere, I would advise going through the whole brake system. In my 82 westy I had to replace the all the rubberparts of the rear brakes and the master. I think a kit is available from most dealers and the internet. Steven Manila Philippines 82 Westy ---------- > From: S_J_ WACKER <s_j_wacker@JUNO.COM> > To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM > Subject: brake reservoir leak > Date: Saturday, October 03, 1998 6:10 AM > > I know this is discussed on a regular basis, but I can't access the > archives. The reservoir behind the instrument cluster is empty and there > is a drip at the bottom of the clutch master cylinder, but it hasn't > stained the carpet so I'm not sure if I need to replace/rebuild anything. > At any rate I want to check it out and replace the brake fluid and the > Bentley seems to be devoid of any information on how to service the > reservoir and master cylinder. > > Thanks > > > Steve and Jo Ann Wacker > San Marcos, Ca. > 90 Carat > 86 Syncro x two > 86 Audi 5000 CS Quattro > --------- End forwarded message ---------- > > ___________________________________________________________________ > You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. > Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com > Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] |
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