Leaking Brake Fluid

[Derramax]

That $650 is probably closer to $850 with VAT and shipping from the UK priced in

$743 with shipping. No VAT when outside the country.

 

[turbobrick240]

Thank goodness for that! 20% is no small tax. I guess it's the orders shipped from outside UK in are now required to pay VAT.

 

[Derramax]

Removing the delay valve

Fist off I should have took some pictures but it didn't dawn on me until I had reinstalled.
I decided to do this mod but ran into an issue. The valve body looks like all the others I've seen online but the bleeder had yellow thumb tabs to open the bleeder. Once out I could see it was restricted inside but with what appears to be a gray round disc that I couldn't get out with and tool. All the DYI tutorials on this show a little green piece you remove. I don't seem to have that but an unremovable restriction disc?
I'm going to need to bleed the system again as the pedal is not right yet. Driving to work the pedal started only partially returning and even though the clutch was fully engaged I know that the must be still some air in the line.

 

[RIP TDI]

Fist off I should have took some pictures but it didn't dawn on me until I had reinstalled.
I decided to do this mod but ran into an issue. The valve body looks like all the others I've seen online but the bleeder had yellow thumb tabs to open the bleeder. Once out I could see it was restricted inside but with what appears to be a gray round disc that I couldn't get out with and tool. All the DYI tutorials on this show a little green piece you remove. I don't seem to have that but an unremovable restriction disc?
I'm going to need to bleed the system again as the pedal is not right yet. Driving to work the pedal started only partially returning and even though the clutch was fully engaged I know that the must be still some air in the line.

I can't give you any insight into this issue other than to say that I have an ECS block sitting on the shelf, awaiting the next scheduled brake/clutch fluid replacement. I like the idea of an aluminum block even if its advantage over plastic turns out to be in theory only.

 

[Derramax]

I can't give you any insight into this issue other than to say that I have an ECS block sitting on the shelf, awaiting the next scheduled brake/clutch fluid replacement. I like the idea of an aluminum block even if its advantage over plastic turns out to be in theory only.

Yeah I ordered up the aluminum block from the guy in Europe that sells them on eBay.

6-Speed Clutch Bleeder Block 2.0T Petrol VW Golf MK5 Audi A3 Seat Skoda AL0041 | eBay

6-Speed Clutch Bleeder Block. Good looks and superior materials aside, the new CMS Clutch Bleeder Block does not have the fluid restriction found in the original. Fits 2.0T Petrol VAG. Fits 2.0T Petrol VAG 6 Speed cars.

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