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Subject:Re: Is mechanic on the level?
From:Joshua Van Tol
Date:Sun, 31 Jan 1999 12:48:50 -0600

>
> However, it's not clear why the slave
> cylinder would need replacement given that there's been no fluid loss and
> that the pedal feel never changed.  The service manager actually said
> that (referring to the slave cylinder) there's fluid in there, and that's
> why it needs to be replaced.  Any idea what he might mean?  If it's
> really leaking, would he not have just said that?
>

Many times, a slave or master cylinder will be leaking enough to fill
the boot, but not leak outside of that. Usually, it's on it's way to
full blown failure by this point.

Joshua Van Tol -- jjvantol@uswest.net