Brake Help!!!
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Brake Help!!!
Hello All,
The other day, I noticed my 'Brake' and 'ABS' warning lights were on. I checked the level of the brake fluid and noticed it was low. I filled it up to the 'Max' line, and then went on vacation for a few days. Tonight when I got home, I checked the fluid and found the resevoir to be basically empty (both the 'Brake' and 'ABS' warning lights were on as well).
I quickly looked beneath at all four corners and couldn't see any obvious leaks. Further, I couldn't see any leaks around the master cylinder. I guess I'm wondering what I should do next....hunt around for the leak, or just take it to a brake shop. If it wasn't for the fact that we just got 10 inches of fresh snow and having to work outside (no garage), I'd be more a little more willing to give it a shot myself. Also, my wife and I are now down to one car for the time being until the truck is fixed, so time is kind important as well.
Basically, I'm wondering what some logical next steps are. Would this be a difficult fix?? Any help or advice would be much appreciated!!
'93 F150 XLT
Thanks in advance!!
The other day, I noticed my 'Brake' and 'ABS' warning lights were on. I checked the level of the brake fluid and noticed it was low. I filled it up to the 'Max' line, and then went on vacation for a few days. Tonight when I got home, I checked the fluid and found the resevoir to be basically empty (both the 'Brake' and 'ABS' warning lights were on as well).
I quickly looked beneath at all four corners and couldn't see any obvious leaks. Further, I couldn't see any leaks around the master cylinder. I guess I'm wondering what I should do next....hunt around for the leak, or just take it to a brake shop. If it wasn't for the fact that we just got 10 inches of fresh snow and having to work outside (no garage), I'd be more a little more willing to give it a shot myself. Also, my wife and I are now down to one car for the time being until the truck is fixed, so time is kind important as well.
Basically, I'm wondering what some logical next steps are. Would this be a difficult fix?? Any help or advice would be much appreciated!!
'93 F150 XLT
Thanks in advance!!
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I'd fill it up with fluid and have someone pump the pedal and see where all the fluid is leaking from.
Could be and is probably just a line, could be a wheel cylinder. Ether way it wouldn't be that hard to fix your self if you have a few tools handy.
A shop will talk you into rebuilding the whole system to the tune of several hundred dollars, laying that ole "your family rides in that truck right, you want them to be safe don't ya?" even though you know it just needs a quick repair job to stop the leak.
Could be and is probably just a line, could be a wheel cylinder. Ether way it wouldn't be that hard to fix your self if you have a few tools handy.
A shop will talk you into rebuilding the whole system to the tune of several hundred dollars, laying that ole "your family rides in that truck right, you want them to be safe don't ya?" even though you know it just needs a quick repair job to stop the leak.
