1973 Volkswagen Beetle Brake fluid leaking from undercarria

1973 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
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BOBBYTVW
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Brakes problem
1973 Volkswagen Beetle 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

I spotted a brake fluid leak that looks as if its coming from the undercarriage on the drivers side. (Possibly in the center tunnel ???). How can I access this, and how do I repair i?. Can I go to a flexible line instead of metal? Thanks
Dec 9, 2009 at 6:40 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

check the master cylinder first , if it is a steel line, this will be cheaper to replace than any mod that may not even be legal.

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 9, 2009 at 9:27 PM
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