I have a 1976 Rabbit.
I have been having a problem with my brake pedal slowing going to the floor when I held it down. I did not see brake fluid leaking anywhere, so I replaced my master cylinder and installed new pads and front brake hoses.
But, we went through two big bottles of brake fluid trying to bleed the brakes and couldn't bleed them. Still couldn't find any leaks.
Just as we were about to give up, my wife saw brake fluid dripping from under the passenger floorboard. Pulled up the carpet, and yep, major mess. The steel brake line there had rusted through and a small pinhole had leaked massive amounts of fluid. Now I know where all that brake fluid was going... :)
Anyway, I obviously need to replace the brake line, but it looks like it's going to be a huge job trying to fish a hard metal brake line through the car. Does anyone have any tips to make this job easier?
Also, I've got a major mess to clean up under the carpet now. Any tips on cleaning up the brake fluid? I thought about spreading kitty litter all over and letting it soak everything up.
Thanks,
Anthony