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MalteseRover

Member Since: 02 Jul 2013
Location: Gozo
Posts: 137

Brake cleaner through wading plug

Hi,

I am in the process of replacing the master cylinder (fair condition) and slave cylinder (leaking badly).

I decided to remove the wading plug to check if there was any fluid in the housing and a few drops came out - it had a smell of friction material to it.

Is it wise to spray brake cleaner through the wading plug to facilitate the contaminants to drip out? Or it will cause clutch slip or damage?

Regards
Joseph.

17th Aug 2020 7:44pm

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 4206

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

The only thing with brake cleaner is that some types react very badly with some plastics and can destroy them quickly. If there is anything plastic in there it could get damaged. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

17th Aug 2020 7:48pm

V8GPC

Member Since: 18 Jul 2016
Location: Manchester
Posts: 289

the wading plug should not be left in the bell housing for normal use, otherwise oil has nowhere to escape and could build up and end up on the clutch. (rear crank seal)

The wading plug should only be fitted if/when you intend to do some "wading"

Just leave it out, any brake/clutch fluid or oil will slowing drain - you can wipe down any external surfaces, no need to clean inside - it won't do any harm.

Doesn't sound like you have a crank leak, so with the wading plug left in the tool box, you shouldn't see any leaks on the driveway

18th Aug 2020 6:08am

MalteseRover

Member Since: 02 Jul 2013
Location: Gozo
Posts: 137

Hi

Thanks. i will leave it as is then (open)... No Rivers/Fords/Pay and play sites to wade across here anyway

.

Joseph

18th Aug 2020 9:10am

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5692

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

From my understanding on Td5 and later vehicles the wading plug is left fitted all the time and removed on servicing and checked. There is also a small grove in the bell housing to allow any contaminates to run out of. Again this needs to be kept clear so I tend to shove a cable tie up the grove to keep it clear.

20th Aug 2020 7:57am

MalteseRover

Member Since: 02 Jul 2013
Location: Gozo
Posts: 137

To be honest it is quite confusing with the amount of plugs present ( 3 i think) and yes I noticed the slot you are speaking of. It is about 5mm by 2mm. there always seems to be a drop of reddish fluid coming out not sure if that was clutch fluid or gearbox oil now.

the plug in the lowest position is removed now. No wading done here. and it is in the dashboard just in case.

cheers

20th Aug 2020 7:14pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5692

If it’s red fluid it is the mtf from the gearbox. Keep an eye on it’s level. They aren’t cheap and don’t hold loads of oil 👍🏻👍🏻

20th Aug 2020 8:00pm

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