80q losing brake fluid

[Huw Powell]

> I'm slowly losing brake fluid in my 1990 80q but I don't know where it is
> going.  It's a slow leak......I've never had to add any but should soon
> since it's nearing the MIN level.  I drive the car 80+ (highway) miles a
> day, 5 days a week..it sits all weekend.  Car is running great (knock on
> wood) and the brakes feel fine, I'm just curious as to where my brake fluid
> is going.
>
> Calipers are dry, brake master cylinder is a little over a year old and also
> is dry.  I also don't see anything leaking near the servo/reservoir.  I
> think the "bomb" is dying since the car has NO brakes when stepping on them
> before the car is started.  (Also, when I do the "pump" test for the bomb I
> can do about TWO pumps..lol).  No brake fluid runs there does it??

Uh, I don't think your car *has* a bomb.  vacuum assist brakes, isn't
it?  Sounds like it, anyway!

>
> There is a small leak under the tranny (5-spd).  I *think* it is tranny
> fluid.  I checked the slave cylinder on top of the tranny (as best I could)
> and it also seems to be dry.  I also followed the clutch lines and they too
> appeared dry.

two possibilities...?

1. you have no leak, the pads are wearing down and more fluid is in the
more extended caliper pistons.

2. that stuff under the tranny is brake fluid - your clutch slave is
leaking.

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Huw Powell

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