CSX4753 help with brakes

[twobjshelbys]

The CSX should have two fluid reservoirs, as I recall they are near the fender on the driver's side. One is for clutch, the other for brakes.

The CSX brakes were more than adequate.

Check fluid and possibly bleed them.

When was the car built? Has brake fluid been serviced? Could be cottage cheese by now.

[CSXBill]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

The CSX should have two fluid reservoirs, as I recall they are near the fender on the driver's side. One is for clutch, the other for brakes.

The CSX brakes were more than adequate.

Check fluid and possibly bleed them.

When was the car built? Has brake fluid been serviced? Could be cottage cheese by now.

I see the three black round fluid containers. They aren’t labeled, but I will open and see which one is different color than the other two.

It was built in 2004 in Vegas. I’m not sure if brakes have ever been serviced, so I’ll start by bleeding the system and putting new fluid in.

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by CSXBill

I see the three black round fluid containers. They aren’t labeled, but I will open and see which one is different color than the other two.

It was built in 2004 in Vegas. I’m not sure if brakes have ever been serviced, so I’ll start by bleeding the system and putting new fluid in.

Yes, sorry, there are three.

They will likely have the same fluid. Or at least mine did. DOT 3 as I recall for both brakes and clutch. It sort of doesn't matter - if it hasn't been serviced all of them need changing. (No matter what the fluid is contributing to the problem). Not knowing the service history you should just change everything that runs. If it's liquid, change it.

[CSXBill]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

Yes, sorry, there are three.

They will likely have the same fluid. Or at least mine did. DOT 3 as I recall for both brakes and clutch. It sort of doesn't matter - if it hasn't been serviced all of them need changing. (No matter what the fluid is contributing to the problem). Not knowing the service history you should just change everything that runs. If it's liquid, change it.

How do you do the clutch?

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by CSXBill

How do you do the clutch?

You mean drain? It depends on whether you have a conventional master/external slave or a master/hydraulic throw out bearing. The HTOB went out on me twice so I replaced it with a conventional. In any case, my mechanic did the fluid change (only guy I ever trusted to drive any of my cars) so I can't say from experience...