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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 09:55 PM
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Huge Break Fluid Leak

i filled up the break fluid resevoir last night and by the same tyme 2night i t was empty. i havent used the breaks hard at all, cuz i usually like to cruise around rather than steppin on it. my question i heard that the master cylinder like to leak alot, is this true? how can i fix it?


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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 10:00 PM
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Find the leak, replace the leaking part. Finding it should be easy...Look for the huge puddle of brake fluid.
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 10:06 PM
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How do your Brakes feel, when applied? Good? If so, maybe you didn't tighten the cap on the BMC. I know, far fetched.
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 10:15 PM
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they feel pretty firm but when the light comes on the pedal still feels the same but the car doesnt slow down as much
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 10:22 PM
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Not sure about yours but just last week, my rear caliper was leaking like crazy.
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 10:55 PM
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i'll check mine out


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