Boostang Borked....Again

"K-Roll-PorscheTamer" (k-roll390) 09/10/2019 at 21:15 • Filed to: Mustang things

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Brake fluid is not suppose to leak into the cabin.......But there it is at about 41,000 miles (I’ve never driven a single car this many miles before) !

Over the last month I had to refill the reservoir twice, with no external leakage. I saw this somewhat dark spot but didn’t think anything of it; I think it was a slighty rainy day when I noticed it and thought it was a wet shoe. That was a few weeks ago.

Then when I got in the car this afternoon and realized it was much bigger, I investigated further and realized where the missing brake fluid was ending up. D’OH!

Drove straight to the dealership and dropped it off. Got a call an hour later saying the clutch was leaking. And I’m pretty sure the master cylinder is the issue. I feel like this should be covered somewhere under powertrain warranty , but I was told by my service advisor/friend to be prepared to contact Ford Customer Service, just in case. Also the carpet, because that’s not gonna be a simple cleanup, and knowing full well that brake fluid is hell on paint...This isn’t gonna be pretty.

The 931 isn’t the worst car to daily in spite of things , but I’m missing the radio and bluetooth audio. 

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 09/10/2019 at 21:18

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Bluetooth speakers work well enough.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 09/10/2019 at 21:21

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I’m planning on wiring up a proper radio unit next spring. I can live with the lack of audio for now, unless this takes more than a week.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 09/10/2019 at 21:39

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Some liberal application of brake parts cleaner with some vigorous scrubbing works wonders for cleaning petroleum products from carpeting. It might need a little  touch up paint under the carpet.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 09/10/2019 at 21:52

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You seem to be having a lot of issues for a car that only has 41,000 miles on it :(

Jayhawk Jake > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 09/10/2019 at 22:25

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It’s a Ford, these things happen 

NKato > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 09/10/2019 at 22:34

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Time to start calling it the Borkestang.

And maybe sell it for a Panther platform car with everything that is user serviceable. I’m not joking.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Jayhawk Jake 09/10/2019 at 22:40

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You’re not wrong!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 09/10/2019 at 22:41

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Head gasket at 19,000. Master  cylinder at 41,000. At least it’s happening in long intervals!

Sammyno55 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 09/10/2019 at 22:42

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Many a moon ago I had a friend with a manual S-10 Blazer (mid eighties) that was leaking from the clutch  master cylinder. He just kept filling it up. I helped him swap the CMC out and investigate where all the fluid went. Pulling up the carpet and padding wasn't pleasant.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 09/10/2019 at 22:46

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I lost a good pair of shoes to a similar problem once. Canvas shoes don’t like brake fluid. 

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > NKato 09/10/2019 at 23:15

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But those aren’t as light, or manual, nor do they have some of the standard amenities I’ve grown to appreciate in newer cars.  I’ve got ideas for what’d I’d replace this car with.... Just down the road, even tho I’ve got a bit of an attachment to this car.

NKato > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 09/10/2019 at 23:29

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They’re easy to modify. You can add either a 5 or 6 speed manual. ADTR.net has all the resources you need.

I’ve never put much stock in those modern amenities, because they usually come with bloatware.

Edit: As to weight, that comes with the territory of a steel body on frame full-size sedan.

CB > NKato 09/11/2019 at 04:37

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... that sounds like an awful exchange.

NKato > CB 09/11/2019 at 05:26

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Being able to maintain your own car is a better advantage than putting up with a modern vehicle that keeps shitting on you. 

CB > NKato 09/11/2019 at 05:28

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Yes, but a Crown Vic isn't the answer to every question. 

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 09/11/2019 at 06:20

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Makes me scared for what’s next though!

NKato > CB 09/11/2019 at 17:15

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Then buy a crap Co rolla. :v

CB > NKato 09/11/2019 at 17:58

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But the Corolla is good 

NKato > CB 09/11/2019 at 18:08

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No.