my brake fuild leaking?
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco
my brake fuild leaking?
well i finally drove my 1969 ford f250, for some reason my brake pedel went all the way to the floor? for some reason all my brake fuild leaked out on the 1 of the 2 reserivor? does anyone know to how to fix this problem? if it did leak how come i don't see it in my garage?
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 730
Likes: 0
From: at my house
my brake fuild leaking?
Is the cap leaking if so just bend the clip down a little more and it'll snug it up. If its the lines I whould recomend Flare fitting wrenches so u don't strip the fittings on the lines and tighten them. Check all the lines and connections and also look for leaks coming from inside the drums from the wheel cylinders. Also make sure you bleed the system when all checks are done starting with the furthest wheel from the master cylinder and work your way closer. Hope this helps
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 163
Likes: 0
From: San Diego, CA(best weather in the world)
my brake fuild leaking?
I agree with BB. I had a similar problem with my brakes. Check the master cylinder(if you have one) around the brake booster for brake fluid.
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 188
Likes: 0
From: Wesley Chapel, FLA
my brake fuild leaking?
Look at the back side of all your backing plates, underneath, behind drums. If one looks wet, there's your culprit. Bad wheel cylinder, actually called slave cylinder. It's a slave to the master. Cylinder, that is. They have to leak very badly before the fluid will show on the ground where you park and then it will be on the back side of the tire. Your brakes shoes are ruined at that point (ANY LEAK ruins them) and the drum should be turned to clean, new metal. It's just about impossible to clean them enough to be used again safely.
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 730
Likes: 0
From: at my house
my brake fuild leaking?
Thought I already mentioned the possibility of leaking wheel cylinders?
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 188
Likes: 0
From: Wesley Chapel, FLA
my brake fuild leaking?
I know, you did. But it wasn't real clear how easy it is to spot a leaking wheel cylinder, and the other replies made it sound like something else was more likely the problem. No disrespect but it sounds like the poster may not know very much about brakes so I tried to make it a little more clear for him.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote