Fluid on mat under peddles

[satzman]

I notice a bit of clear fluid on floor mat under peddles. Is this a sign of trouble?

 

[GeeBee1]

See if it smells like castrol

 

[PhilW]

It's probably the brake master leaking. See if the brake fluid has been going down. You can look up at the top of the pedal shaft where the rod goes through a black rubber boot. The boot is probably wet. Another unusual cause could be the heater pipe inside the dash rusting through.

Phil.

 

[satzman]

Thanks all -- yes it was the master cylinder.