Brake Fluid Level Low!!

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Jul 15, 2019 | 02:40 PM

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GlueGuy

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I would add that this is a pretty unusual problem. In fact, I've never seen a brake fluid leak that was not external. Sure sounds like a bad issue.

Jul 16, 2019 | 03:20 PM

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aerocolorado

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Originally Posted by GABAR

Unfortunately, any and all parts on any vehicle can fail at any time and the way Murphys Law works, those failures always happen after the manufacturers warranty has expired.

In theory yes, in real world experience these braking systems are time tested modalities and are engineered and built to last for years and years. Modern vehicles have redundant brake systems with the front and rear systems operating independently in case of failure of one or the other. When both systems fail and truck is only three years old AND this issue has seen a recall on F150's up to 2015 there should be some alarm bells going off in Fordland USA. Instead only crickets are heard from Ford corporate headquarters.

Jul 16, 2019 | 04:38 PM

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GABAR

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Originally Posted by aerocolorado

Sadly, all auto manufacturers will only issue a TSB whenever enough consumers complain enough and said complaint is brought to the attention of NHTSA and that usually gets the ball rolling.