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Old Mar 7, 2025 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by EconoRyan
. . . i apparently lose brake fluid very very slowly. no leaks.
With disc brakes, it's normal for the level to drop slowly as the vehicle is driven. As the pads wear, the fluid that used to be in the reservoir stays in the calipers.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2025 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by T-wood
Squeaking on the pulley is a good reason to change it. When my last one started failing I would get a brake light on the dash. And no other symptoms. Then it completely failed and brake pedal was hard...but difficult to stop. I have a car quest installed in one of my vans, it's still working after 2-3 years.
Right on, will do soon. Shouldnt be too hard, long as bolts aint honory
 
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