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Porsche Padawan ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 684 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
I am replacing the calipers on my car. After pumping the old fluid out, we realized the soft lines needed repair (they were fine before). Now, there is a link under the car that appears to be coming from the master cylinder:
![]() The dark areas are wet with brake fluid. Here is a closeup of the master cylinder. The dark areas are wet. The only spot that is not wet (yet) is the lighter area on the lower left: ![]() I have checked the reservoir at the top and it is fine. The fluid is coming from somewhere down here. Please advise! Thanks! -Jeff ----------- |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 460 Joined: 12-January 11 From: Corea, Maine Member No.: 12,585 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
Replace the master cylinder. If your pedal cluster still has the original plastic bushings, it is time to replace them with bronze as the plastic ones swell with contact with brake fluid.
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