Drips of liquid on my clutch foot

[MNBoxster]

Hi,

bmussatti nailed it since you describe the liquid as cool and watery. But, realize too that this isn't the only possible liquid which could drip on your clutch foot. The Clutch Master Cylinder lives inside the cockpit attached to the firewall behind the clutch pedal shaft and if it's pushrod seal failed, you can also get Brake Fluid dripping on your foot. Not in this case, but it's the only other liquid living anywhere near this area...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[ohioboxster]

Yes, I believe hes correct as well it was not brake fluid. Thanks

[eslai]

Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Hi,

bmussatti nailed it since you describe the liquid as cool and watery. But, realize too that this isn't the only possible liquid which could drip on your clutch foot. The Clutch Master Cylinder lives inside the cockpit attached to the firewall behind the clutch pedal shaft and if it's pushrod seal failed, you can also get Brake Fluid dripping on your foot. Not in this case, but it's the only other liquid living anywhere near this area...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Wow, the clutch master cylinder's inside the car? I've never seen that before. Seems like a seal failure there could end up as a pretty big surprise for the driver!

[xavier405]

Do you have an aftermarket cupholder mounted on your dash??

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by eslai

Wow, the clutch master cylinder's inside the car? I've never seen that before. Seems like a seal failure there could end up as a pretty big surprise for the driver!

Hi,

Yep, located just behind the top of the Clutch Pedal Shaft on the inside of the firewall.

It shares a Fluid Reservoir with the Brake Master which is located in a more usual spot under the left side Inspection Cover under the Hood, but a Hydraulic Line runs from the Brake Master through the firewall to the Clutch Master and another Hydraulic Line runs from the Clutch Master, through the firewall and back to the Clutch Slave Cylinder.

Be sure to tape a dropcloth on the floor and up the side if ever servicing this Master or it's Carpet replacement time...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[wvicary]

Best to check that the drains under the front cowling are open also..... they can easily get plugged from leaves and such.