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Re: Slave Cyl revisited

To: Brian Neuschwander <bwnbcg@sjm.infi.net>
Subject: Re: Slave Cyl revisited
From: Malcolm Walker <walker05@camosun.bc.ca>
Date: Tue, 28 Apr 1998 23:00:44 -0700 (PDT)
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net

On Tue, 28 Apr 1998, Brian Neuschwander wrote:

> I still have not installed the kits.  And I still do not know why the
> fluid runs out of its own accord from time to time (seemingly to have
> nothing to do with operation, as it occurrs when the car just sits over
> night).

I have found that brake fluid, though it seems to be syrupy, has a knack
for finding its way out of impossibly small holes.  If your fluid is
actually coming right out I would clean the whole system real well (until
it's dry) and then let it sit- go out next morning and feel the works.
Wet spot = bad spot.

My first guess would be that the bleeder is either not seated, has pits,
or something.  Ditto for the inlet hose.

Does the car drip brake fluid?  Is it possible to trace the drip (if any)
back up to the source?

-Malcolm


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