Unanticipated Wetness

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sarahe95
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Unanticipated Wetness

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Clutch failed on my 87 635Csi. So, I have the new MC and slave cylinder in hand and removed the seat, etc. to get a clear look.

While under there, I noticed where the brake master cylinder pushrod emerges from the firewall was a little wet.
Since the regulator & bomb sit between the master cylinder and the pedal, should I look at replacing them, or the MC? Maybe both?
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Re: Unanticipated Wetness

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That’s the hydraulic brake booster that’s leaking at the rear seal. Contact JCS for his rebuild or parts services.

Unfortunately the booster and M/C work in tandem and are bolted together. Fixing one or the other usually ends up causing a leak in the other unit so best to refresh both at the same time.

The regulator and bomb are only connected to the booster with hoses. Good luck.

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sarahe95
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Re: Unanticipated Wetness

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So, repair the regulator, and replace the MC and brake bomb?
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