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Old 05-17-2005, 07:59 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Brake Fluid Problem

For the past weeks my brake light have been coming on, because the brake fluid level is low. The first few times I've add fluid and it comes off, but now it doesn't come off. The fluid seems to be disappearing qucikly now. What should I look for and how can I fix this.
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Start by looking around the res, and master cylinder for leaking fluid.
Next go to all 4 rotors and check the bleed valves to make sure they're tight and not leaking fluid every time you pump the brakes.

Other than that cracked lines.

If you've let a shop do any work, an extremely common practice for shady places to take something like a screwdriver and give a quick tap between the master cylinder and brake booster, breaking the seal. I sat and watched a "mechanic" that just put new tires on my old Mazda B2200 at an Expert Tire do that one time the second they got the hood open on this guy's truck right next to mine.
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Your brake system is a closed system. You should not be losing brake fluid. It is very dangerous to drive. Have it towed to your mechanic to fix.
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