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Old May 17, 2011 | 05:40 PM
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Low brake fluid

I rebuilt the engine, put it all back together and the brake fluid is now going low. I know the clutch uses the reservoir, am I missing something? Seems like there is a small leak under the car also.
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Old May 17, 2011 | 05:59 PM
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get under and look/feel for whats wet then?
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Old May 17, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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Seems like its coming from where the tranny and engine mate together
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Old May 17, 2011 | 08:38 PM
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I couldn't find the tread but I remember reading something is supposed to be replaced everytime when the tranny and engine are seperated?
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Old May 17, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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possible slave cylinder?
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Old May 17, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by chevy454400205
I couldn't find the tread but I remember reading something is supposed to be replaced everytime when the tranny and engine are seperated?
Sounds like your slave cylinder is leaking.

Whenever you take the transmission out, it is a good idea to replace the slave cylinder if it hasn't been replaced recently.

And yes, the clutch slave does share the same reservior as the brake system, so if the reservior goes low its probably the slave cylinder leaking.
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Old May 18, 2011 | 12:44 PM
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It could also be the fluid line connection inside the clutch housing at the top bleeder.
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