Technician A says a symptom of a leaking hydraulic clutch master cylinder is that fluid can drip onto the interior carpet behind the clutch pedal. Technician B says to use compressed air to clear away dust before performing a visual inspection of the clutch. Which technician is correct?
Question
Technician A says a symptom of a leaking hydraulic clutch master cylinder is that fluid can drip onto the interior carpet behind the clutch pedal. Technician B says to use compressed air to clear away dust before performing a visual inspection of the clutch. Which technician is correct?
Solution
Technician A is correct. A leaking hydraulic clutch master cylinder can indeed cause fluid to drip onto the interior carpet behind the clutch pedal. This is a common symptom of a failing cylinder.
Technician B, however, is not entirely correct. While it's important to have a clean work area when inspecting any part of a vehicle, using compressed air could potentially blow debris into areas where it could cause damage. It's better to clean the area carefully by hand or with a soft brush.
So, the answer is Technician A.
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