Posted by Charlie (IP: 131.204.68.114) on November 02, 2000 at 11:11:10:
In Reply to: Thnks DV but no brake fluid under the carpet. n/m posted by Mavdude on November 02, 2000 at 10:15:23:
Its not gonna be under the carpet really, get a flashlight and look directly at the seal on the master cylinder from inside the car... Trace the rod from the brake pedal to find it.
Also... take off the other wheel! Added fluid once a month is not a big leak so it could just be your drivers side wheel cylinder, I know its a pain but you need to check that out. If you pull back the rubber boot a little from the wheel cylinder and fluid comes out, thats your leak. The boot is just to keep moisture and dirt and dust out, not to keep brake fluid in. The fluid should always (except for very, very small amounts) be behind the piston. -CP
: : If you cant find a leak externaly pull back your carpet from around the area behind tha master cylinder. Often the master will leak and drip into the interior of the car through the rear seal. Your symptoms sound exactly like what happened to my '71.
: : : OK some place in my front brakes has a leak because my rear reservoir in the Master cylinder needs refilling about once a month until today. Well today it got damn scary on the way home from work. The pedal just wouldn’t stay firm. The car pulls hard left so I think the drivers side is OK but I haven’t checked it yet. I took the front Passengers side drum off and don’t see a leak. How can I tell? What should I replace.? I drive y car around 78 Miles a day and this is a five point ding on the old reliability scale because my wife will have to take me to and from work tomorrow. Any help is greatly appreciated. BTW, the shoes look OK and aren’t that worn