First breakdown

[ohioboxster]

Let me clarify, the leak is behind the front drivers side wheel. It just didnt leak it sprayed. Where is the clutch master cylinder? How do I fill it, then how do I bleed it once its repaired?
Heres another thought, I think in some way this problem stemed from my stereo install. I had a new cd player installed the day I bought the car. Once I removed some inspection panels in the bonnet area I noticed holes that had been drilled. This was either from a previous owner that had an amp and sub or from the stereo install I had done. Its strange there are like three holes but no wires running through them. The guy at the stereo place said he rewired all the speakers so I dont know. Anyway, my thought is when he drilled a hole a line was hit. seems strange that a hydro line would blow doesnt it?

[bigislandboxster]

Sorry to hear of your mishap....If this was not caused by any work you had done on your car, I suggest you look into your states laws governing auto purchases. Some states have laws which protect you from incidents like this that happen so close to the time of purchase.....I know in Hawaii my horn did not work(much simpler to fix, I know) a week after I bought the car, and the dealership had to fix free of charge.....State law!

Lou

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by ohioboxster

Let me clarify, the leak is behind the front drivers side wheel. It just didnt leak it sprayed. Where is the clutch master cylinder? How do I fill it, then how do I bleed it once its repaired?
Heres another thought, I think in some way this problem stemed from my stereo install. I had a new cd player installed the day I bought the car. Once I removed some inspection panels in the bonnet area I noticed holes that had been drilled. This was either from a previous owner that had an amp and sub or from the stereo install I had done. Its strange there are like three holes but no wires running through them. The guy at the stereo place said he rewired all the speakers so I dont know. Anyway, my thought is when he drilled a hole a line was hit. seems strange that a hydro line would blow doesnt it?

Hi,

Sorry, my mistake. From the sound of it, it sounds like either a Hydraulic line or the Master. S/B easy enough to determine. Not as easy as doing the Slave but not too bad. BTW, how many total miles? Often when replacing the Master, you lose the Slave in short order. This is because the new Master is sending more pressure to the used Slave. I usually replace the Master/Slave in pairs for any car with over 30k mi. on it. It's just easier doing the job one time and of course you save on Brake Fluid and avoid a possible tow. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[ohioboxster]

The car now has 42,000 miles I think I will wait until the repair manual comes out on Thursday and take a look at it. Thanks for the input everybody

[deliriousga]

Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Often when replacing the Master, you lose the Slave in short order. This is because the new Master is sending more pressure to the used Slave.

BTDT...Great advice to just go ahead with both if one is gone along with the rubber flex hose that's in the line.

Originally Posted by ohioboxster

Where is the clutch master cylinder? How do I fill it, then how do I bleed it once its repaired?

The MC is directly under the clutch pedal. To fill it, you fill the brake reservoir. They are together, but separate. The bleeder screw will be on the back side of the MC. Once you fix it, you need to bleed the MC first, then the SC. Also bleed the brakes to make sure no air got in there since they are connected.

Originally Posted by ohioboxster

The guy at the stereo place said he rewired all the speakers so I dont know. Anyway, my thought is when he drilled a hole a line was hit. seems strange that a hydro line would blow doesnt it?

The metal hydraulic lines don't usually blow unless they're pretty old and rusted. There's a chance he hit one if he drilled through the metal body panel. The hydraulic lines run right along the body. If he drilled through the body, you need to check for knicks in the line then go pound him for drilling through the body when there are several routes to the front and rear trunks.