Brake fluid leak "Rubber Brake "Return?" Line"

[eddieleephd]

I noticed a brake leak having to add fluid a few times over the last few weeks.
Looking at the brake fluid reservoir, to the right is a rubber line going to it.
Thankfully this is the only wet brake line.
Curious what that line is and where it goes.

Should be able to cut the line and have enough to slip on.
Maybe I should clamp it too, only a plastic tube behind it though.

 

[Chris]

Does it feed the master cylinder for the clutch?

 

[eddieleephd]

No, it goes to the firewall.

 

[bbarbulo]

pics! can't say I've seen a brake fluid rubber line besides flex hoses at the wheels.

in other words, that's probably not a brake line and you are losing fluid elsewhere.

 

[dweisel]

If it goes thru the firewall it goes to the clutch pedal slave cylinder. It's attached on a nipple coming off the side of the brake fluid reservoir.

 

[bbarbulo]

oh that would make sense. i never asked myself where the clutch reservoir was... i guess they use one and the same.

 

[eddieleephd]

If it goes thru the firewall it goes to the clutch pedal slave cylinder. It's attached on a nipple coming off the side of the brake fluid reservoir.

Awesome, thank you. I cut the line and slipped it on the nipple.
Got a new piece of hose to replace it soon.