Brake Fluid Leak?
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Brake Fluid Leak?
Hey guys so I was driving to school today and my brakes felt really spongy. Leaving school my brakes completely failed me and I ran a stop light. I pulled off using my e-brake/reverse-park and checked my reservoir. Completely empty.. I had some in my rear compartment so I refilled it, pumped the brakes and was planning on bleeding it at home. Well on the way home my brakes went out again and almost ran a stop sign in my neigborhood. (I had my hazards on and going 15mph after the first incident) Checked the reservoir and empty yet again. When I pump the brakes in park it doesn't get stiffer. I haven't really looked at anything yet because I had to study for AP Bio but once I have time I'm thinking to check the brake lines, the brake calipers for leakage, and hopefully not, but check the brake booster/servo? Is that a good start?
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Same thing happened with my 98 Disco afew months ago. Drove to work just fine - my way home they failed! Checked my MC and the fluid level was low so I refilled (several times) and still no luck with braking. Had to drive home real slow with hazards . Thought it was the MC but then I found the front passenger side brake caliper pipe had severed in two thus all the brake fluid was leaking right out! Easy fix and the part is $25 give or take from RoversNorth.
So definitely check those brake caliper pipes. Each caliper has one so just take a look to make sure none are snapped or rotted through. They are located on the back of each caliper.
Do brake pipes have a tendency to snap in two? ^^
So definitely check those brake caliper pipes. Each caliper has one so just take a look to make sure none are snapped or rotted through. They are located on the back of each caliper.
Do brake pipes have a tendency to snap in two? ^^
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When they're rusted yes. In Quebec with all the salt they use on the roads during the winter it's likely to happen to 10 year or older cars. Usually it's a very easy fix and not that expensive.
Brakes completely failed on my gf's accent a couple of weeks ago when I was going down hill. She said we were lucky it happened when I was driving.
Brakes completely failed on my gf's accent a couple of weeks ago when I was going down hill. She said we were lucky it happened when I was driving.
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It's definitely my front left (driver side) brake caliper. I put in new fluid about 5 mins ago. Didn't start the car or anything and just pumped the brakes, pressure was pretty high but I could slowly push the pedal to the floor. Checked the MC and no leaks, but when I looked under Claire the front left tire was wet..
Guess I need to replace both front Brake Calipers. :P
Guess I need to replace both front Brake Calipers. :P
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I'd rather not take that chance, since the brake calipers were never replaced and I already replaced both rear ones. I should have done the front awhile back but I procrastinated. Guess this justifies doing it, I just wish they would stop charging for the "core" especially if the part is brand new..
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