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Author:  philip600 [ Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Pipe that isn't connected ??
Hi,
I've been into the luggage compartment tonight to replace the gas struts on my 1988 Carrera Cabrio & I've found a rubber hose approx 1/4'' diameter just behind the brake servo which isn't connected to anything :?:
I've traced it along the firewall with the washer jet hoses & it then goes towards the fusebox where it changes to white plastic pipe, as far as I can see it then terminates under the car behind the front bumper area ( when I blow down the tube, air comes out of this pipe ) any ideas what it is ?
I suspect it may be some type of drain tube but can't find what it should be connected to.
Any help would be appreciated.
Regards Phil.
Author:  Siggy [ Fri Nov 14, 2008 8:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pipe that isn't connected ??
There is a drain tube on the master cylinder
Author:  philip600 [ Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pipe that isn't connected ??
Hi Dave, thanks for the info.
I went & had another look & I think that it has been connected as a vent from the brake fluid resevoir ( is this what you meant ? )
It appears to have been snapped off & someone has put a plug in the hole. I will have to tap a new connector into the resevoir & re-connect it.
Thanks again, Phil.
Author:  Siggy [ Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pipe that isn't connected ??
I don't think its really needed
Author:  sam [ Sat Nov 15, 2008 9:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Pipe that isn't connected ??
think its in case the reservoir is in danger of overflowing during pad changes etc , otherwise you will get brake fluid on the paintwork
Author:  Pete917 [ Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pipe that isn't connected ??
they are definitely needed. They drain brake and clutch fluid as it swirls around the the fluid chamber and vents it off to the floor.

I recommend you reconnect it.....
Author:  philip600 [ Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pipe that isn't connected ??
All re-connected now.
Tapped a connector form a washer jet into the resevoir to replace the snapped part & re-connected pipe.
Thanks for your help.
Phil.
Author:  Pete917 [ Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pipe that isn't connected ??
cool
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