Clark C500 SERIES:
Brake Fluid disappearing

Hi All,
I have a C500Y50 s/nY355 and the RH brake master cyl looses its fluid and it doesn't leak on the ground. From the reading I have done on here, it looks like the LH one with the inching valve is the one that could leak into the trans? Would the sequence valve mtd on front of trans cause fluid to be able to leak into the tranny? Also, since I read that a trans drain and flush is in order, what fluid do I use - ATF? It appears to be a clear color now. Thanks for your help in advance. Eugene
  • Posted 21 Sep 2009 02:43
  • Discussion started by eugene_g
  • Illinois, United States
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Jplayer- didn't you know- all forklifts are the same! Doesn't matter the year, model, make- after all- it's just a lift.

Sorry- couldn't help myself. It does get frustrating trying to help when multiple problems are thrown in the mix.
  • Posted 4 Jun 2013 08:52
  • Reply by bbforks
  • Pennsylvania, United States
bbforks (at) Hotmail (dot) com
Customers love technology- until they have to pay to fix it!
don't you just love it when one guys starts a post and another jumps in and throws another problem in the mix with his truck
gee it can confuse someone really quick
my suggestion is to create your own thread about YOUR problem and not create confusing comments that may throw others off track.

now as for eugene's problem, usually when these trucks start loosing brakefluid and you cannot find the leak its the inching valve on the valve on the transmission. At will have its own dedicated brakeline off the regular brake system.

As for finding this part? like what was said, ANY forklift company can get you one, they are available OEM and aftermarket as well.
  • Posted 1 Jun 2013 07:14
  • Modified 1 Jun 2013 22:21 by poster
  • Reply by Jplayer
  • North Carolina, United States
John Player Jr
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pull the drums and check for leaking wheel cylinders, if they are leaking slowly enough, the brake shoes are absorbing the fluid before it can actually leak out
  • Posted 1 Jun 2013 03:18
  • Reply by eric_h
  • Michigan, United States
Could you tell me where the bleeder valve for the brakes are? I have very little brakes. Thanks for your help.
  • Posted 16 Oct 2009 00:53
  • Modified 16 Oct 2009 00:54 by poster
  • Reply by charles_n
  • Tennessee, United States
A Clark dealer or any forklift dealer/repair should have no problems getting parts for these machines.
  • Posted 15 Oct 2009 07:16
  • Reply by mrfixit
  • New York, United States
did you fill both master cylinders? did you bleed the air out? is the spool stuck in the master cylinder? when you say "no brakes" are you meaning both pedals go to the floor, or do you mean you have good pedal but nothing stopping the wheel from turning?
  • Posted 15 Oct 2009 06:53
  • Reply by edward_t
  • South Carolina, United States
"it's not rocket surgery"
CLARK C 500/30. Filled with brake fluid. Still no brakes... Any recommendations?
  • Posted 15 Oct 2009 01:32
  • Modified 15 Oct 2009 01:33 by poster
  • Reply by charles_n
  • Tennessee, United States
Hi to all,
I am having trouble finding parts for this older unit, where would be the best place to go? Also where would I get a service and parts manual?
Thanks again!
Eugene
  • Posted 10 Oct 2009 10:02
  • Reply by eugene_g
  • Illinois, United States
Thanks for the help Truck Tech!
  • Posted 21 Sep 2009 21:26
  • Reply by eugene_g
  • Illinois, United States
Replace the inching valve assembly,replace the Transmision fluid with Dex. II ,and install a new filter.
  • Posted 21 Sep 2009 11:31
  • Reply by Truck_Tech
  • United States

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