2002 KIA SPORTAGE
142,000 MILES
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I noticed brake fluid on my firewall behind where the Master Cylinder in mounted,took it off and replaced it with a new unit,bench bled it before mounting it,wiped some of the excess fluid out of the booster.Mounted the new MC pumped the brake pedal,held,and bled the reservoir lines.Full pedal, dry lines,then I start the engine and drive it for about 1 mile I come back and the reservoir is 1/2 empty,and its leaking out of the overflow.No brake fluid on the inside of all 4 wheels,dry on the firewall now.Only fluid I see coming out is from the overflow tube after driving...Please help!!!!!????? Thank you for any advice!
Dec 29, 2012 at 4:32 AM
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what overflow tube??

Roy
Dec 29, 2012 at 4:42 AM
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There is a tube at the bottom rear R/S facing out.My old resevoir didnt have this tube made on it,and Duh...I think I will take the new resevoir and replace it with the old one,but I dont understand why the new one came with that tube.The part #'s were double checked for accuracy...???? What would that tube be for??? Thanks Roy,I appreciate the reply! Glenn
Dec 29, 2012 at 5:09 AM
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it was for one with a hydraulic clutch. assembly

Roy
Dec 29, 2012 at 5:12 AM
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You think switching reservoirs will do it?
Dec 29, 2012 at 5:14 AM
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yes it will. be carefull removing the 2. they are tight fits

Roy
Dec 29, 2012 at 5:15 AM
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Thank you sir,you guys are great!!!! I appreciate your expert advice,have a great evening,you made my day!!!!!!!! Glenn
Dec 29, 2012 at 5:17 AM