Brake fluid in center tunnel?

[914NNP]

Hey. I just pulled the pedal cluster out of my 1973 914 2.0
The cluster was sitting in a small pool of brake fluid so I guess I need to replace the MC.
As I was disconnecting the clutch & gas cables I noticed that there's a light liquid coating in the tunnel. I suppose that meens that brake fluid leaked in there too? I inspected what I could of the brake line in the tunnel and it dosen't appear to be leaking.
Is there any way to clean up the fluid in the tunnel?

[J P Stein]

The brake fluid eats thru paint, absorbs water and rust follows.
This same thing had befallen my car and i had to find a way to get it out of there.
Alcohol is the answer, but it's a miserable job (aren't they all?).
Remove the shifter, pedal cluster, shift rod and everything else you can. Bout a gallon of alcohol and a bunch of rags. Flood the area and slop it up best you can....a couple of times. Needless to say, the access sucks.
Blow warm air thru to evaporate the juice.......bestest I could come up with

[Roland Kunz]

Hello

Also look if your brakeline to the rear is in good condition and not the source from the brake fluid.

Grüsse

[914NNP]

Thanks for the advice.

[Zeke]

Originally posted by Roland Kunz
Hello

Also look if your brakeline to the rear is in good condition and not the source from the brake fluid.

Grüsse

Yes, there is a union in the line in the tunnel.