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| Author: | Roger V [ April 22nd, 2016, 3:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Brake fluid issue |
Hi everyone Bedouin has been stood for 2 years. Recently put my foot on the brake pedal and it went to the floor. Bought a new master cylinder (Delphi LM23519) and was dismayed when removing reservoir as both clear and green fluid came out.  Car is 2cv based and registered in 1978. It has front disk brakes. What options do I have? Cheers |
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| Author: | Taskos [ April 23rd, 2016, 4:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake fluid issue |
Are you suggesting that you found DOT fluid in your reservoir ? 
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| Author: | AZL57 [ April 23rd, 2016, 6:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake fluid issue |
If it has discs it must be LHM normally. |
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| Author: | ken [ April 24th, 2016, 1:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake fluid issue |
Roger, unfortunately, DOT3/4 brake fluid sinks below LHM, so will have contaminated any components in an LHM-based braking system which it has contacted. If you're (relatively) lucky, it may only be the master cylinder which has been affected. If any of the brakes have been bled, the calipers and/or rear wheel cylinders may need replacement seals.  Brake fluid? by slcchassis, on Flickr
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| Author: | lpgo [ April 24th, 2016, 10:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake fluid issue |
You forgot the slice of lemon and the straw Ken....... |
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| Author: | Roger V [ April 24th, 2016, 11:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake fluid issue |
Lol and a little umberrella. Thank you all for your help guys. Any tips on getting the pin out of the master cylinder? |
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| Author: | Roger V [ April 25th, 2016, 6:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake fluid issue |
ok .... forget the old master cylinder ... Im returning the incorrect MC .... I've ordered the correct MC for LHM just calipers and wheel cylinders to worry about now ..... and possible the pipes in between. See you in a field somewhere. You will have to be quick though, as I will be the one coming in the entrance, screaming as I cross the field and making a new exit in the hedge because my brakes have failed. I can be revived with cider. |
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| Author: | Ianredspecial [ April 25th, 2016, 8:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brake fluid issue |
Ha  Cider works for me too
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