studon
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 posted on 27/3/06 at 08:49 PM |
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Brake fluid crisis
Hi All.
I am now blasting my Avbon around now its got warmer. However I now have a problem with brake fluid escaping from around the master cylinder. Its
going everywhere!
The brakes are working fine and when I call upon someone to pump the brakes there are now visible leaks under pressure. I have pushed and pulled at
the fluid tank and cannot see any visible signs of leaks. Its a mystery!!
Any Ideas?
ta Stu
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MikeR
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| posted on 27/3/06 at 09:40 PM |
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is there a pipe between the master cyclinder and reseviour?
if so, are you sure its brake fluid safe, fuel pipe doesn't make the grade!
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COREdevelopments
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| posted on 27/3/06 at 09:47 PM |
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will it pass the sva with fuel pipe between the res and master cyl?
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James
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| posted on 27/3/06 at 10:44 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by COREdevelopments
will it pass the sva with fuel pipe between the res and master cyl?
Strangely enough, no! 
Needs to be (cotton?) braided hose I believe and stamped as brake fluid safe (possibly with receipts to prove it IIRC.).
Hope that helps,
James
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RazMan
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| posted on 27/3/06 at 10:55 PM |
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If the leaks are only appearing under pressure then you must have a dodgy union joint - check that you havent cross threaded a connector somewhere.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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JAG
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| posted on 28/3/06 at 08:15 AM |
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This is probably escaping around the master cylinder reservoir cap - especially if you are driving enthusiastically 
The cap on the reservoir HAS to breathe to allow the fluid to flow into the m/cyl'.
Hence there's an escape route if you overfill it or drive too enthusiastically.
Wipe it up and just keep an eye on the level.
Justin
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Rosemary, the telephone operator? ...No.
Penry, the mild-mannered janitor? ...Could be!
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studon
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| posted on 2/4/06 at 02:26 PM |
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It was the cap!!
Hurrah it's fixed no more brake fluid in the face!!
Thanks for all your posts
Stu
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