Brake and clutch fluid

[Lordglenmorangie]

Could there be a conection, having the brakes replaced and new fluid then the clutch pedal won't return as reservoir is empty ?

Many thanks

[PositronicRay]

Possible, some cars have one reservoir feeding both.

[TooMany2cvs]

Lordglenmorangie said:

Could there be a conection, having the brakes replaced and new fluid then the clutch pedal won't return as reservoir is empty ?

If the brake fluid's being replaced, then the clutch fluid should be, too - most would have one reservoir, with the clutch take-off higher up, so that a leak in the clutch won't leave you brakeless.

[E-bmw]

Sounds like they may have done the lot & forgot to close off the nipple for the clutch after bleeding it.

Therefore (as above) the clutch fluid drains out, gets below the take-off for its "reservoir-in-reservoir" then drains that fluid out & you have exactly what you are seeing.

[TooMany2cvs]

E-bmw said:

Sounds like they may have done the lot & forgot to close off the nipple for the clutch after bleeding it.

Therefore (as above) the clutch fluid drains out, gets below the take-off for its "reservoir-in-reservoir" then drains that fluid out & you have exactly what you are seeing.

Or one of the clutch cylinders has shat the bed.

[Lordglenmorangie]

I have been informed the 997 Turbo brake and clutch reservoirs are separate.

[TooMany2cvs]

Lordglenmorangie said:

I have been informed the 997 Turbo brake and clutch reservoirs are separate.

Then, no, there can't be a connection...