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Old 03-24-2008, 02:47 PM
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Default Brake Fluid leak

Hey Guys, question for ya regarding a small puddle of brake fluid under my car driver side (where you would jack up front of car from) leaking right there. I havent had time to inspect. Just checkin to see if this is common problem. Faulty brake master or?Could aline havecracked? I havent ever had issues with brakes before. Thx!!
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Old 03-24-2008, 03:16 PM
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you could jack it up from the k-member directly under the car. but mine sits to low to get a jack under there. i always jack it up from just behind the wheel on the frame.if its a master cylinder leak you should be able to diagnose it from up top. probably a hose or caliper leaking. if thebrake fluid is everywhere, clean the area with brake cleaner and then come back to the problema couple days later to see where its leaking from.
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Old 03-24-2008, 05:22 PM
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Do as said above minus the brake cleaner. I'm **** about my engine bay and brake cleaner can boil the paint, not to mention if it sprays onto the body as well. You should be able to find the leak quickly if it's leaking that much. Have someone to help you so one can push the brake's while the other one is looking for leaks.
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Old 03-25-2008, 01:20 PM
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if my engine bay looked like yours i'd be **** about it too. but it doesn't.
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