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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 03:38 PM
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Great Brake Fluid

Well I haven't driven my car in about 2 months. So I go out and charge the battery and get her started. THen I look down and a nice puddle of brake fluid lays right by my drivers side front tire. So I am just wondering some possiblities.

I check the master cylinder for any fluid and I couldn't find any. I took off the tire and couldn't find any fluid. The only place there is fluid is on the under side, right under the M.C... BUt I couldn't find any fluid right at the cylinder.
Just need a little guidance.. I might mess with it tonight, if its not too cold.
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 03:40 PM
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perhaps the master cylander is leaking between the master cylander and the brake booster
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 03:56 PM
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See if you can find a rebuild kit. If not just buy a new master cylinder and be done with it.
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 04:01 PM
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it is a relatively easy job. takes about an afternoon.
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 10:15 PM
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Where can I get a relatively cheap rebuild kit. Mazdatrix is like 62.75 and I don't really have that right now. ITs not really a hurrty since my car is sitting. But don't feel that the rebuild kit should be that much.
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 10:15 PM
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Where can I get a relatively cheap rebuild kit. Mazdatrix is like 62.75 and I don't really have that right now. ITs not really a hurry since my car is sitting. But don't feel that the rebuild kit should be that much.
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 11:58 AM
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Not that you want to hear this but I bought a brand spanking new one from NAPA for $100. Oh and my 13 year old son installed it.
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 12:17 PM
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I've used rebuild kits from Car Quest. I think the price was around $30, and it worked out fine.
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 02:25 PM
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I will opt for the rebuild kit.
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 03:54 PM
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Found a few around. $48 for a reman and $62.99 for a brand new one. And the rebuild kit is 45. So I am going to get the reman.
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