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Adriano33 Alfa Arna
Joined: 16 Aug 2012 Posts: 13 Location: Oude Pekela, The Netherlands
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Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 2:27 pm Post subject: Hmmmm..... brake fluid seems to disappear? |
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Hey guys,
I'm having a small issue with my 33, somehow the brake fluid seems to disappear into thin air!
Now there has to be a leak somewhere, but what could it be?
I checked underneath, but I couldn't find any bleeding hoses and all.
So that leaves me to think that one of the brake (master/slave?) cilinders could be faulty.
But to be on the safe side, what more could it be? _________________ Best regards, Arjan Kuiper.
SCARB Alfa 33 Register.
Nero Alfa 33 1.7ie 16v - 1994.
Nero Metallizato Alfa GTV6 - 1985.
Nero Alfa 146 1.6TS - 2000.
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eagle3 Alfa 33
Joined: 11 Nov 2007 Posts: 402 Location: France
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Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 5:45 pm Post subject: |
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I'd put a shilling on it being the clutch slave cylinder..
Could be a rear brake cylinder I suppose but you would see fluid at the bottom of the backplate
Just follow hydraulic hose from clutch master, top left side of engine/gearbox union. _________________ Alfa33 QO 1984
Alfa33 1.3i.e. 1994
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Adriano33 Alfa Arna
Joined: 16 Aug 2012 Posts: 13 Location: Oude Pekela, The Netherlands
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Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 6:04 pm Post subject: |
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Alright, thanks!
I'll check it in a few days, since i first have to get the daily 146 back on the road and freshly MOT'd. _________________ Best regards, Arjan Kuiper.
SCARB Alfa 33 Register.
Nero Alfa 33 1.7ie 16v - 1994.
Nero Metallizato Alfa GTV6 - 1985.
Nero Alfa 146 1.6TS - 2000. |
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eagle3 Alfa 33
Joined: 11 Nov 2007 Posts: 402 Location: France
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Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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If it is the clutch the reservoir level would drop to where the clutch pipe comes out but no further, so clutch would eventually fail before brakes ever do. _________________ Alfa33 QO 1984
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Adriano33 Alfa Arna
Joined: 16 Aug 2012 Posts: 13 Location: Oude Pekela, The Netherlands
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Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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We'll see what will be the culprit.
At least now i know where to look at, because it's sometimes driving me bonkers. _________________ Best regards, Arjan Kuiper.
SCARB Alfa 33 Register.
Nero Alfa 33 1.7ie 16v - 1994.
Nero Metallizato Alfa GTV6 - 1985.
Nero Alfa 146 1.6TS - 2000. |
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paulhide P4
Joined: 20 Dec 2003 Posts: 1607 Location: Oh Beautiful Billingham
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Admin Site Admin
Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 1223 Location: Stafford, UK
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Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2013 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
With a 33 we knew the fluid was leaking from a tiny hole in the metal pipe as it comes from the master cylinder, on a bend. Push the brake pedal hard while peering at it and you can just see it dribble out, but there was no obvious evidence.
All the best
Keith _________________ I owe, I owe, its off to work we go.
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Adriano33 Alfa Arna
Joined: 16 Aug 2012 Posts: 13 Location: Oude Pekela, The Netherlands
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Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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Well guys,
I'm going to change the clutch slave cylinder, just to be on the safe side. _________________ Best regards, Arjan Kuiper.
SCARB Alfa 33 Register.
Nero Alfa 33 1.7ie 16v - 1994.
Nero Metallizato Alfa GTV6 - 1985.
Nero Alfa 146 1.6TS - 2000. |
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john 33_16v 16 Valve
Joined: 27 May 2005 Posts: 1406 Location: herts, uk
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Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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Adriano33 wrote: |
Well guys,
I'm going to change the clutch slave cylinder, just to be on the safe side. |
If you can pull back the rubber boot you'll soon be able to confirm if it's the culprit.
Good luck
John _________________ If it aint broke, fiddle with it until it is!
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