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03-25-2015, 06:02 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1988 34.5' Airstream 345
White Lake
, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 95
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How do you add brake fluid to a 1988 345
I can see my master cylinder but getting to it and adding fluid looks almost impossible, is there a simple method?
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03-26-2015, 01:11 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 28' Airstream 280
Port Angeles
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,943
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No. You can remove the sheet metal or play with a turkey baster and mirror.
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03-26-2015, 05:46 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1988 34.5' Airstream 345
White Lake
, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 95
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That's what it looked like to me but I was hoping for better news, I guess having the system flushed might be a good idea for more than one reason. Thanks for the info., Mr. D.
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03-26-2015, 06:16 AM
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Rivet Master
1981 31' Excella II
New Market
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 6,145
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My old van had an access plate in the floor board. If you don't have one maybe you should add one.
Perry
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03-26-2015, 06:37 AM
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Rivet Master
2000 31' Land Yacht
Central
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,489
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. D
I can see my master cylinder but getting to it and adding fluid looks almost impossible, is there a simple method?
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Amazing my AS is 18 yrs younger and has the same problem, when i had problems and checked on the fluid, found a totally unacceptable situation that wouldn't be solved with a simple flush, using a mirror and paper towels had to wipe out the main storage tank. I had many autos and none ever looked like it, turns out recent changes to fluids makes them fail faster, new recommendations are to flush every few years.
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03-26-2015, 07:15 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1988 34.5' Airstream 345
White Lake
, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 95
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Thank you all, I can just imagine what the mechanics will have to say when they see my set up? $$$$$, Mr. D.
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03-26-2015, 07:55 PM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,071
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They had a few comments after they replaced mine....
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03-27-2015, 09:10 AM
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Regular Guy
1978 31' Sovereign
Hot Springs
, Arkansas
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 603
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If it looks like you need fluid but there are no leaks in the system, it might be time to replace the pads and shoes. The volume of fluid equals the amount of friction material that has been used.
If you are handy, you can use a hand operated vacuum pump and do the change yourself. Have an assistant add fluid with a skinny funnel with a section of hose attached as you vacuum it through. Start at the wheel cylinder furthest away, (RR) then LR, Pass Frt, Drv Frt.
Taking it to a shop wont break the bank either.
Clayton
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03-27-2015, 01:02 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Franklin Park
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 181
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Funnel
Just recently bled the brakes on my 84 345
I removed the engine cover and used one of thoes long 2" funnels you can get at the auto parts store
YA it still was a little messy
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03-27-2015, 05:50 PM
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Rivet Master
1982 28' Airstream 280
Port Angeles
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,943
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I removed the sheet metal shield and cut it in half. I welded a flange at the joint to connect the two halves together. Now by just removing a few easily accessible bolts I can remove the rear portion of the shield to have easy access to the master cylinder. Makes life easier.
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