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1. disappearing brake fluid (score: 1): Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>; Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 16:32:30 -0800; I'm currently paying to have an auto inspection service look at a '67 Spitfire for me in the Chicago area. The car has been driven very seldom in the last several years. The owner is perplexed by a p; /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00250.html (7,733 bytes)
2. RE: disappearing brake fluid (score: 1): Author: "Pete Ryner" <pryner@ij.net>; Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 20:17:00 -0500; Yes the fluid will leave a stain. However, if the leak is not going outside the car, you will not notice it. Recommend you check the carpet under the brake pedal. Most likely the master cylinder is l; /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00252.html (8,611 bytes)
3. Re: disappearing brake fluid (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <alemen@ftconnect.com>; Date: Thu, 09 Dec 1999 17:24:37 -0800; Jeff since I just experienced a fluid loss onto the concrete floor of the garage I can definitely state that it leaves a patch and so does not evaporate. I need to clean it up before the wife complai; /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00253.html (8,172 bytes)
4. RE: disappearing brake fluid (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 17:59:41 -0800; I keep a large bag of cheap kitty litter (the kind our cats don't like) and put handfuls down on the garage floor when I have a spill. The more powdery it gets the better it works, and it works great; /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00254.html (8,923 bytes)
5. Re: disappearing brake fluid (score: 1): Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>; Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 18:22:03 -0800; Thanks to all who responded. I've passed this information on to the owner because he ought to know! Whether or not I buy his car, this is something he needs to deal with quickly. I'll also make sure; /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00255.html (9,699 bytes)
6. Re: disappearing brake fluid (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 09 Dec 1999 21:26:37 -0500; The fluid may be leaking right at the master cylinder and dropping down the hole where the brake lever goes through. Check the carpet under and around the brake pedal. You might also find drips aroun; /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00256.html (9,231 bytes)
7. Re: disappearing brake fluid (score: 1): Author: SJagGo@aol.com; Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 22:33:05 EST; Hi Jeff, Just for fun I'll try to tell you what the auto inspection service will report: Engine: Probably needs decarbonization (valve job). Possibly new rings and bearings New rear main seal Tune up; /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00257.html (9,040 bytes)
8. Re: disappearing brake fluid (score: 1): Author: "Bradley D. Richardson" <brichard@us.oracle.com>; Date: Sun, 12 Dec 1999 12:18:59 -0600; Are you using "new" litter? I don't seem to be able to get the powdery affect with mine. Brad ==; /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00312.html (7,736 bytes)
9. RE: disappearing brake fluid (score: 1): Author: "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com>; Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1999 17:12:09 -0800; Yes, it is NEW kitty litter! :) Use the "original" clay-based type. That is what a lot of auto repair shops use. I grind it into the floor with my foot to break it up into even smaller pieces and po; /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00345.html (8,444 bytes)

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