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Old 03-28-2009, 12:33 AM
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My brake lights came on last sunday and i checked the reservoir and it was empty. i filled it up and after abouth 5 days, the brake light came back on. I checked the reservoir and it was empty again. i have been realizing that there has been a small quarter size puddle in front of the driver side tire. im pretty sure it is brake fluid. i changed the brakes and rotors and bled the brakes last year. i am using ATE super blue racing fluid. anybody have an idea where the leak is coming from? where should i start looking?
Old 03-28-2009, 12:35 AM
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I'd guess it's your brake master cylinder or the front left brake line, either way I'd have it towed to a dealership if you don't know how to fix it already...
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Originally Posted by 7camaro7
I'd guess it's your brake master cylinder or the front left brake line, either way I'd have it towed to a dealership if you don't know how to fix it already...
yea but i have been drivin it for the past week with no problems. i dont see why i would need to have it towed.
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anybody know??
Old 03-29-2009, 06:21 PM
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just in case somebody needs this thread for help. i lifted the car and checked front driver side caliper, i found a leak between the brake line and the caliper. i pressed the brake and saw some brake fluid leak out. i tightened it, pressed the brake, and checked it again and there was no leak.


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