1ToughComanche Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I just bought a 1989 jeep comanche i love it! Awsome and real tough, but the problem i am having is i have to check the break fluid every other day cuz it runs out no puddles anywhere to be seen. When i bought the truck i was told the clutch was replaced. Please help, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Have you pulled the drums off the rear and checked the wheel cylinders? They can leak pretty good and you won't know unless it is gushing out because your brake shoes can act like a sponge with brake fluid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ToughComanche Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 i will look into that this truck is all new to me so I'm learning the only question i have is does this affect the clutch as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Are you talking about the brake fluid in the brake master cylinder or the clutch master cylinder? If you're loosing fluid out of the clutch master, it's either leaking out of the slave cylinder (check the bottom of the bellhousing for fluid) or else out of the back of the clutch master itself. Look up under the dash above the fuse panel, and see if there's fluid pushing out the back...if it is, clean it off the fuse block ASAP. It will destroy it, and the fuses in it, and you'll end up with an electrical nightmare. HTH, Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ToughComanche Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 ok just checked behind the fuse box no leak thank heavens there is a sign of leakage on the master cylinder of the break and on the fill up device next to the master cylinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 That fill up device is the master cylinder for the clutch (it's hydraulic, not cable or rod activated). The system takes DOT3 brake fluid, the same as what you put in the brake master, but they are two seperate systems. They do not share fluid. Where do you see the leakage at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ToughComanche Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 there is a slight leak behind the master cylinder for the clutch but it doesnt look like its enough to drain the cylinder every other day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 So, it is your clutch master that's loosing fluid, not the brake right? Any leak is not good. If it's leaking @ the back, check the line that runs to the slave where it connects to the master....it should be regular steel line with a flarenut fitting that screws into the back/top of the cylinder. Make sure it's tight (use a good flarenut wrench on it so you don't round it off). Also, follow that line down to the tranny and check that it's still all intact and not leaking. There's a stock rubber piece of hose that splices into the steel line, and it runs very close to the exhaust, back along the firewall. Make sure it hasn't abraded or melted and isn't leaking fluid. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 my clutch went out when the hose split. After 20 years I guess it's apt to do that. Replacement hose is available at NAPA, cost me $28 and it's a special order part. You'll need to know what trans you have, the hose is different for the BA-10 and the AX-15. Being that you've got an 89 you could have either, as it was the changeover year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ToughComanche Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 thanks everyone you guys are awsome ill have pic and such later on after i do some mods and get a few things fixed i just have 1 more question does jeep have a motto ex( chevy: Like A Rock, Ford: Built Ford Tough ( hahah yea right ) sorry if there is any ford guys in here :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 its a jeep thing you wouldnt understand. Just Empty Every Pocket (not sure thats a good one) i think jeep is just to cool for a motto... its a Jeep. (we should make up a motto something like, my jeep is parked offroad, and not becuase it broke down.. or something.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 its a jeep thing you wouldnt understand. Just Empty Every Pocket (not sure thats a good one) i think jeep is just to cool for a motto... its a Jeep. (we should make up a motto something like, my jeep is parked offroad, and not becuase it broke down.. or something.) i like that. but jeeps motto is the whole jeep logo of the wranglers grille, headlights, and windsheild that says "only in a jeep 4x4". back when these were built though it was still "only in a jeep" but there were a few others used for different vehicles. like the newer J-trucks was "make sure you're serious". the older gladiators was "the beautiful brute". the jeep racin one was "jeep: built to conquer". the main ones used for the MJ was "its easy to be a truck. hard to be a jeep." or "the legend lives on" IIRC. but there have been a ton of em. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 idk why i didnt think of any of those... must be :chillin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ToughComanche Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 lol what about JEEP Like Nothing Else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feerocknok Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 the jeep racin one was "jeep: built to conquer". Hmm... don't like bumper stickers myself, but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 They only called 'em Jeeps because they figured the more accurate name, being 'Peices of $#!&', would not help sales. Don't even ask... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feerocknok Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 They only called 'em Jeeps because they figured the more accurate name, being 'Peices of $#!+', would not help sales. Don't even ask... :rotf: Sounds like my entire family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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