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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 08:10 AM
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I have a troublesome brake fluid leak that seems to come from between the master cylinder and the booster. Is there some sort of gasket there that needs to be changed?
At first, it seemed pretty slow, but lately, my brake dash light has been coming on about every 6 weeks. The first thing I check when I see that light is the fluid, and it's at the minimum.
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 08:17 AM
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You need this Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Kit | Brake Parts for Land Rover & Range Rover
The seals go and the only way to replace them is with that kit.
 

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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 08:23 AM
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So you're saying the leak is coming from the reservoir, not the master cylinder or booster?
 
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 08:27 AM
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Between the reservoir and master cylinder. Fluid leaks out and runs on the under side of the master onto the booster and then down. It might look like it's coming from the master or the booster.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 09:04 AM
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Whatever you do, do it quickly before the fluid gets back into the booster, then you will also need a booster.
I would suggest you rebuild the master cylinder.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 09:31 AM
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DiscoMike, How would the fluid get back to the booster? I was under the impression from earlier posts that it's probably just leaking from the reservoir? Can you explain?
 
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