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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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car is setup per sig below.

problem started about 3 weeks ago with the brake light coming on while driving home from work.
got home, found the master cylinder reservoir was low. topped it off, and light went away, thought problem was fixed.

next, problem came back with low fluid level in the reservoir again.
parked car, and haven't driven it since.

my concern is that i do not see any signs of fluid on the ground whether in my driveway or in my parking space at work.

need help! where to go from here, what to look for since no signs of a leak??

thanks
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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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I would check the brake lines.
Check the brake calipers, by removing the brake pads.
Get a flash light and inspect for any leak around brake lines.
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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 10:27 PM
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check the master cylinder.
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 06:10 AM
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what am i looking for, fluid around the outside of the master cylinder?

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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by vatechguy3
what am i looking for, fluid around the outside of the master cylinder?

tony
hey tony.....

you may possibly see it running down the booster, where the master bolts up, or you may have to unbolt the master, and simply move it away a little, and look inside the booster for fluid.
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My problem is a leaky booster. Worth Checking!
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It turned out to be the ABS module/pump. My brakes work now.
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Old May 2, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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What, specifically, was the issue?
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