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Roger V
Firing on two.
Joined: March 21st, 2013, 12:04 am
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Location: Exeter, Devon
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 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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If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's probably electrical (or, an electric fuel pump!) ....
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Taskos
Firing on two.
Joined: February 22nd, 2012, 10:34 am
Posts: 418
Location: Greece
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Re: Brake fluid issue Are you suggesting that you found DOT fluid in your reservoir ? 
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AZL57
Firing on two.
Joined: October 22nd, 2014, 10:59 pm
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Location: South-Limburg
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Re: Brake fluid issue If it has discs it must be LHM normally.
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ken
Agony Aunt - You have a car problem? Speak to Ken
Joined: March 6th, 2009, 1:40 am
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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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lpgo
Firing on 1-2 Spark
Joined: November 8th, 2009, 5:42 pm
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Location: NL
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Re: Brake fluid issue You forgot the slice of lemon and the straw Ken.......
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Roger V
Firing on two.
Joined: March 21st, 2013, 12:04 am
Posts: 1634
Location: Exeter, Devon
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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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Roger V
Firing on two.
Joined: March 21st, 2013, 12:04 am
Posts: 1634
Location: Exeter, Devon
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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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Ianredspecial
Firing on two.
Joined: June 22nd, 2014, 8:09 pm
Posts: 1294
Location: Reading, Berks UK
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Re: Brake fluid issue Ha  Cider works for me too
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