Brake clutch fluid resevoir.

1
Pardon my ignorance but do the clutch and brakes share the same fluid
resevoir? Is the brake master cylinder under the dash and the clutch
master cylinder above pedals at the base of the steering column? And
lastly does this mean a loss of brake fluid will result in loss of
clutch pressure?
My son Max is currently on the gold coast with brake failure in his t3
2wd and i want a better understanding of the brake system before i
entrust a mechanic. Any suggestions of recommended vw mechanic. He is
on chevron isl right in surfers. Thanks
2
Bill,
 
They share the same reservoir in the dash.  If one works and the other doesn't, it's not a fluid problem.
 
Don't know of anyone on the Coast but some local members might have information.
 
Les
 
----- Original Message -----
From: muddy3267
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 10:03 AM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Brake clutch fluid resevoir.

Pardon my ignorance but do the clutch and brakes share the same fluid
resevoir? Is the brake master cylinder under the dash and the clutch
master cylinder above pedals at the base of the steering column? And
lastly does this mean a loss of brake fluid will result in loss of
clutch pressure?
My son Max is currently on the gold coast with brake failure in his t3
2wd and i want a better understanding of the brake system before i
entrust a mechanic. Any suggestions of recommended vw mechanic. He is
on chevron isl right in surfers. Thanks

3
While they share the same reservoir, the clutch feed is higher than the
brake feed. That way, if the fluid gets low, the clutch stops working
before the brakes, giving you a warning that something needs attention.

Larry Hamm

Les Harris wrote:
> Bill,
>
> They share the same reservoir in the dash. If one works and the other
> doesn't, it's not a fluid problem.
>
> Don't know of anyone on the Coast but some local members might have
> information.
>
> Les
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* muddy3267 <mailto:marg_bill@westnet.com.au>
> *To:* Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
> *Sent:* Sunday, September 28, 2008 10:03 AM
> *Subject:* [Syncro_T3_Australia] Brake clutch fluid resevoir.
>
> Pardon my ignorance but do the clutch and brakes share the same fluid
> resevoir? Is the brake master cylinder under the dash and the clutch
> master cylinder above pedals at the base of the steering column? And
> lastly does this mean a loss of brake fluid will result in loss of
> clutch pressure?
> My son Max is currently on the gold coast with brake failure in his t3
> 2wd and i want a better understanding of the brake system before i
> entrust a mechanic. Any suggestions of recommended vw mechanic. He is
> on chevron isl right in surfers. Thanks
4
Larry,
 
Thanks for that piece of information.  I was totally unaware that there was a separate feed - never had one apart and thus didn't know.
 
Les
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Larry Hamm
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 1:51 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Brake clutch fluid resevoir.

While they share the same reservoir, the clutch feed is higher than the
brake feed. That way, if the fluid gets low, the clutch stops working
before the brakes, giving you a warning that something needs attention.

Larry Hamm

Les Harris wrote:
> Bill,
>
> They share the same reservoir in the dash. If one works and the other
> doesn't, it's not a fluid problem.
>
> Don't know of anyone on the Coast but some local members might have
> information.
>
> Les
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* muddy3267 <mailto:marg_bill@westnet. com.au>
> *To:* Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
> <mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com>
> *Sent:* Sunday, September 28, 2008 10:03 AM
> *Subject:* [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Brake clutch fluid resevoir.
>
> Pardon my ignorance but do the clutch and brakes share the same fluid
> resevoir? Is the brake master cylinder under the dash and the clutch
> master cylinder above pedals at the base of the steering column? And
> lastly does this mean a loss of brake fluid will result in loss of
> clutch pressure?
> My son Max is currently on the gold coast with brake failure in his t3
> 2wd and i want a better understanding of the brake system before i
> entrust a mechanic. Any suggestions of recommended vw mechanic. He is
> on chevron isl right in surfers. Thanks

5
Larry Thanks for that. Max"s brake pedal has lost pressure but the
clutch is still working. He recently had cv boots replaced on the rear
left by a non vw expert. I suspect the wheel nut was not torqued to
360 ft lb which if loosens can cause brake problems. Bill