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2SSRS@Gen5diy · 07-11-2009, 12:34 PM

Dos any one have a leak on top of the Brake/Clutch Fluid reservoir like me,
This is from day one, Got the car home and drove it till a saw it on the reservoir at that time i cleaned it up and figured that in the pdi the guy over filed the reservoir, So no big deal a week later it was on the reservoir once more so this time i looked to see that it was over max in the reservoir,I cleaned it up once more and drove some 1200 mi and pick up the car from k&n on Thursday i see that the reservoir has Brake/Clutch Fluid om it one more time, This is getting old So i go to the Serves Consultant for the dealer yesterday and he orders s new cap for the reservoir we will start at this point and i will let you now how we fix it.

camarotoofast · 07-11-2009, 06:50 PM

Yup mine looks like that.The dealer tried a few other caps but they were lose fitting so they order a new one but it still leaks a little around the top, not as bad as the 1st cap. Just have too keep an eye on it

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 07-11-2009, 07:07 PM

So maybe we need to have the dealer order a new reservoir and cap and see if that fixes the problem.

PsyDoc · 07-11-2009, 07:14 PM

Is the fluid in the reservoir clear? In one of the photos, it looks like there are contaminants in the fluid. If there is indeed "specs" of what looks like dirt in it, then have a look at the following post: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ht=clutch+dust

camarotoofast · 07-11-2009, 07:19 PM

I would say its more the reservoir because the cap didnt fix the problem 100% but it did help. Just to let you know mine is a A6 and i have 1,700 miles on her and my fluid isn't that dark i guess its the brake/Clutch combo in the M6 that makes it heat up more.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 07-12-2009, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsyDoc

Is the fluid in the reservoir clear? In one of the photos, it looks like there are contaminants in the fluid. If there is indeed "specs" of what looks like dirt in it, then have a look at the following post: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ht=clutch+dust

Thank you i also put up a link about this some time ago to http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29751
And go to http://rangeracceleration.com he is the guy on the youtube Link that LDGn63 put up,

Quote:

Originally Posted by camarotoofast

I would say its more the reservoir because the cap didnt fix the problem 100% but it did help. Just to let you know mine is a A6 and i have 1,700 miles on her and my fluid isn't that dark i guess its the brake/Clutch combo in the M6 that makes it heat up more.

I will let the guys at the dealer now to order me a new reservoir on Monday.

CGM2SSRS · 07-12-2009, 11:27 AM

Thanks for the info/links!!! Great stuff!

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 07-19-2009, 08:59 PM

So i fond out that this can not be fixed by a new cap and reservoir this is a gm defect, But i will Have a fix for this this week, I ordered the right parts to save more than $1000,00 or more in the next 2-4 years and it will only cost $22.00

markssylver · 07-20-2009, 12:17 AM

whaat did you order ? a seperate resevoir for the clutch fluid

Embalmer · 07-20-2009, 09:20 AM

Hmm I have this same problem.

What did you mean by "I ordered the right parts to save more than $1000,00 or more in the next 2-4 years"?

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 07-20-2009, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markssylver

whaat did you order ? a seperate resevoir for the clutch fluid

Yes i did order seperate resevoir for the Clutch and will post some more info on Friday after i get the parts and i will upgrade to DOT4 on the Clutch side.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Embalmer

Hmm I have this same problem.

What did you mean by "I ordered the right parts to save more than $1000,00 or more in the next 2-4 years"?

Think of your brake fluid in that resevoir and now think of you anti lock brakes in that car how long till we have a problem in the anti lock brakes. so i ordered a seperate resevoir for the Clutch and will post some more info on Friday after i get the parts and i will upgrade to DOT4 on the Clutch side.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 07-24-2009, 05:54 PM

So today i start the redesign on the Clutch Fluid reservoir to fix the mix of brake and Clutch Fluid, I am not to happy to see this in our camaro's and not on any C6 out there or G8's, So i want down to my GM parts Dealer and did some home work, We looked at C6 and G8 put the problem with them is that you can not buy the reservoir by its self only with the Clutch master cylinder, So he is also a FORD dealer and we found a Clutch Fluid reservoir from a F-150 or F-250 that had the mounting hardware to mount on the car but it WAS A FORD (And it was also $65 that is to mach on that part) And this is a Camaro, Than i said how a about a GTO so he looks it up and it has the reservoir by its self so he looks up the $ for the part and it only list's for $19.33 for one and i get a better price, Lats say lower than $15.00 for me, And because this is a GTO the part is a Holden LTD part and maid in Germany, This will fix two things.

#1 No more mixing of brake and Clutch Fluid, And i will go to Dot 4 on the Clutch Fluid.

#2 no way to contaminant you brake Fluid from you Clutch Fluid, And than you do not have to pay to rebuild you ABS in 3-5 years If you drive it as a DD

So her is a pic of the reservoir

camarorick · 07-24-2009, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSRS

So today i start the redesign on the Clutch Fluid reservoir to fix the mix of brake and Clutch Fluid, I am not to happy to see this in our camaro's and not on any C6 out there or G8's, So i want down to my GM parts Dealer and did some home work, We looked at C6 and G8 put the problem with them is that you can not buy the reservoir by its self only with the Clutch master cylinder, So he is also a FORD dealer and we found a Clutch Fluid reservoir from a F-150 or F-250 that had the mounting hardware to mount on the car but it WAS A FORD (And it was also $65 that is to mach on that part) And this is a Camaro, Than i said how a about a GTO so he looks it up and it has the reservoir by its self so he looks up the $ for the part and it only list's for $19.33 for one and i get a better price, Lats say lower than $15.00 for me, And because this is a GTO the part is a Holden LTD part and maid in Germany, This will fix two things.

#1 No more mixing of brake and Clutch Fluid, And i will go to Dot 4 on the Clutch Fluid.

#2 no way to contaminant you brake Fluid from you Clutch Fluid, And than you do not have to pay to rebuild you ABS in 3-5 years If you drive it as a DD

So her is a pic of the reservoir

This is an excellent idea

Please keep us posted with your progress ( lots of photos )...

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 07-24-2009, 07:23 PM

So i did it in less than 1 1/2 hour had to get a hose clamp and a rubber plug for the brake master cylinder and 2 self tapping metal screws for the new reservoir.

07-11-2009, 07:07 PM	#3
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: To many to list Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,034 View My Garage	So maybe we need to have the dealer order a new reservoir and cap and see if that fixes the problem. __________________

07-11-2009, 07:19 PM	#5
camarotoofast VIN #586 is Home Drives: 00 Z28 Camaro 69 camaro 81 cam Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 87	I would say its more the reservoir because the cap didnt fix the problem 100% but it did help. Just to let you know mine is a A6 and i have 1,700 miles on her and my fluid isn't that dark i guess its the brake/Clutch combo in the M6 that makes it heat up more. __________________ VIN # 586 is home 1ss,blk/blk,poilsh rims,B.A.upgrade,a6,stainless works catback.vararam more-to-come

07-12-2009, 11:27 AM	#7
CGM2SSRS susp.ban4life! Drives: Raptor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Notinsuspensionthread Posts: 943	Thanks for the info/links!!! Great stuff! Last edited by CGM2SSRS; 07-12-2009 at 11:33 AM. Reason: there is a maintenance thread

07-19-2009, 08:59 PM	#8
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: To many to list Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,034 View My Garage	So i fond out that this can not be fixed by a new cap and reservoir this is a gm defect, But i will Have a fix for this this week, I ordered the right parts to save more than $1000,00 or more in the next 2-4 years and it will only cost $22.00 __________________

07-20-2009, 12:17 AM	#9
markssylver Drives: 95 bbb impala ss Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: md Posts: 333	whaat did you order ? a seperate resevoir for the clutch fluid __________________ 10.56@134mph ADM BUILT AND TUNED CGM 2SS RS ADM/LPE 417 with ported heads/inconel vavles gt11 cam ADM ported maggie with 14 rib rear 10 rib front pulleys ADM fuel system and race air intake ADM/LPE ZR1 clutch /pedalreturn spring ADM billet aluminum valve covers /RPM LEVEL 6 TR6060 LPE HD 241mm diff with 3:45 gears HD axles and d/s ADM widened wheels with 315nitto nt05s Bogart 17 dragwheels CTS-V front 6 piston brakes Pedders HD subframe/differential bushings alignment kit 27/32mm sways Supercar coilovers 683RWHP/650RWTQ

07-11-2009, 12:34 PM	#1
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: To many to list Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,034 View My Garage	Brake/Clutch Fluid leak Dos any one have a leak on top of the Brake/Clutch Fluid reservoir like me, This is from day one, Got the car home and drove it till a saw it on the reservoir at that time i cleaned it up and figured that in the pdi the guy over filed the reservoir, So no big deal a week later it was on the reservoir once more so this time i looked to see that it was over max in the reservoir,I cleaned it up once more and drove some 1200 mi and pick up the car from k&n on Thursday i see that the reservoir has Brake/Clutch Fluid om it one more time, This is getting old So i go to the Serves Consultant for the dealer yesterday and he orders s new cap for the reservoir we will start at this point and i will let you now how we fix it. Attached Images __________________

07-11-2009, 06:50 PM	#2
camarotoofast VIN #586 is Home Drives: 00 Z28 Camaro 69 camaro 81 cam Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 87	Yup mine looks like that.The dealer tried a few other caps but they were lose fitting so they order a new one but it still leaks a little around the top, not as bad as the 1st cap. Just have too keep an eye on it __________________ VIN # 586 is home 1ss,blk/blk,poilsh rims,B.A.upgrade,a6,stainless works catback.vararam more-to-come

07-11-2009, 07:14 PM	#4
PsyDoc Drives: Soon-to-be 1st Gen Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 249	Is the fluid in the reservoir clear? In one of the photos, it looks like there are contaminants in the fluid. If there is indeed "specs" of what looks like dirt in it, then have a look at the following post: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ht=clutch+dust

07-20-2009, 09:20 AM	#10
Embalmer 2G1FT1EWXA9103351 Drives: 2SS RS, SIM, 6pd, 20"Alum Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canton, Michigan Posts: 607 View My Garage	Hmm I have this same problem. What did you mean by "I ordered the right parts to save more than $1000,00 or more in the next 2-4 years"?

07-24-2009, 05:54 PM	#12
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: To many to list Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,034 View My Garage	So today i start the redesign on the Clutch Fluid reservoir to fix the mix of brake and Clutch Fluid, I am not to happy to see this in our camaro's and not on any C6 out there or G8's, So i want down to my GM parts Dealer and did some home work, We looked at C6 and G8 put the problem with them is that you can not buy the reservoir by its self only with the Clutch master cylinder, So he is also a FORD dealer and we found a Clutch Fluid reservoir from a F-150 or F-250 that had the mounting hardware to mount on the car but it WAS A FORD (And it was also $65 that is to mach on that part) And this is a Camaro, Than i said how a about a GTO so he looks it up and it has the reservoir by its self so he looks up the $ for the part and it only list's for $19.33 for one and i get a better price, Lats say lower than $15.00 for me, And because this is a GTO the part is a Holden LTD part and maid in Germany, This will fix two things. #1 No more mixing of brake and Clutch Fluid, And i will go to Dot 4 on the Clutch Fluid. #2 no way to contaminant you brake Fluid from you Clutch Fluid, And than you do not have to pay to rebuild you ABS in 3-5 years If you drive it as a DD So her is a pic of the reservoir Attached Images __________________ Last edited by 2SSRS@Gen5diy; 07-24-2009 at 06:11 PM.

07-24-2009, 07:23 PM	#14
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: To many to list Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,034 View My Garage	So i did it in less than 1 1/2 hour had to get a hose clamp and a rubber plug for the brake master cylinder and 2 self tapping metal screws for the new reservoir. Attached Images __________________

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