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Subject:Keep an eye on EV brake fluid level
From:Ric Golen
Date:Fri, 17 Oct 1997 16:59:48 -0400

Recently, the clutch pedal freeplay on my EV would vary from almost
non-existant to basically normal. So while I had some minor items taken care
of at the dealer (new antifreeze....change the trans oil...) I asked them to
bleed the clutch system.

Aparently air did get into the system, and the likely source was through the
brake fluid resivoir. If you look at the fluid resivoir, the clutch system
takes its fluid from the midpoint of the plastic container. As your disk
brake pads wear, the brake fluid level drops, and if it drops sufficiently
enough you may be sucking air into the clutch system under certain
conditions.

The good news is that I don't need a new clutch...the sort of bad news is
that I need to replace my brake pads.

So, EV'ers...run out and check your brake fluid levels.

Ric

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