07-25-2009, 09:27 AM | #15 |
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I did at 4500 mi and was so mad, That i did the redesign and add the new reservoir yesterday, And now i an going to L.V. to get parts for my new tail lights, This will be the test drive on the new reservoir.
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07-25-2009, 09:39 AM | #16 | |
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07-25-2009, 10:02 AM | #17 |
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How much fluid does the clutch require? Is that reservoir big enough?
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07-25-2009, 10:03 AM | #18 |
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Well it's good info, the vette info, and I would eat the crow plate. But still want to see proof that this system is getting contaminated. What does the service schedule say for refreshing the brake fluid?
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07-25-2009, 04:38 PM | #19 | |
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Do you have your car at this time? and do you daily drive it, If you do you will see the color go from gold to brown in no time. |
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07-25-2009, 04:41 PM | #20 |
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Well I wound not cause I am Mr Automatic anyways.
And won't have one for a couple years. |
07-25-2009, 04:57 PM | #21 |
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Yes I do, clutch fluid always gets dirtier faster.
Change it when it gets dirty. Google brake fluid though and educate yourself. DOT 3 and DOT 4 are compatible and are both hydroscopic, which means it is able to absorb moisture. Some of the discoloration is water in the fluid which it is designed to change to a darker color the more moisture it absorbs. DOT 3, and DOT 4 Brake fluid will just turn dark from sitting around with the cap off, thats why the instructions always tell you to add only fluid from a sealed container, preferrably new stuff. So don't go to the parts store and buy the big bottle to just top off your system. It absorbs moisture from the air, and condensation from heat. I still think they should have seperate reservoirs as a failure on one system could cause both brakes and clutch to fail. |
07-25-2009, 05:10 PM | #22 |
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The fluid would need a more scientific analysis. As well as long term testing of the system as a total. Right now saying it's gonna fail early is just an assumption based on what appears to be dirty fluid. When it could be a non issue if the maint schedule is followed. That's why I asked what the interval is?
I trust the engineers that it's good for the job. When it actually fails or a scientific fluid test can show some problem then there is a basis for a mechanical issue outside normal maint. |
07-25-2009, 06:15 PM | #23 |
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They should have separated them and had different reservoirs. My guess is it is cost cutting.
Crowley
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07-25-2009, 06:40 PM | #24 |
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Less parts means less to break. Now saying that I dont have mine yet. When I do maybe my opinion will change but I like to think it was thought out buy guys smarter than me.
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07-25-2009, 07:15 PM | #25 | |
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that is right, But the only thing that can break is a plastic reservoir, that is all i did. |
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07-26-2009, 10:07 AM | #26 |
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2SSRS, Is this Holden part available in the US from Chevrolet dealers ?
Thanks
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07-26-2009, 11:25 AM | #27 |
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In a word Yes that is how i got it.
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07-28-2009, 05:14 PM | #28 |
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Windshield=10" vertical mirror= 3 7/8" (that's almost 4") vertical that means that the mirror is 38.75% the size of the vertical windshield... it sure seems like the ratio could be better... just sayin.... our collective MIRROR patch: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24612 |
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