The first thing you need to do is find out where the fluid went. It has to be leaking somewhere so expect that some repair work is needed. Frequent failures are the rear wheel cylinders, bake hoses, or rusted out brake lines. The master cylinder, front calipers, and other places are also suspects. Anytime the brake system takes in air, the brake system needs to be bleed. Use only a DOT 4 fluid. Brake should be changed every 2 years anyway. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: Tim Kasher <sade75@EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Thursday, February 23, 2006 9:09 pm Subject: Brake Problem > Ok here is the deal: > > I noticed the brake light going on in my 91 Vangaon Carat. > Thought that it was just a touchy signal on the floor so messed > with it a > bit(had this happen before) > > but that was not it.....she was trying to tell me my brake fluid was > low.....and the reason i know this is the brake pedal started to > go all the > way to the floor after about 2 days of the blinking brake light > (hello...moron?).....so im thinking i just need to add brake fluid > and all > should be well but nope the pedal is still going to the floor > after filling > up full of brake fluid in the resovoir......is there any trick i > need to do > to get the fluid where it needs to go....i tried pumping the > brakes but > that didnt help? > > thanks in advance > > Tim > |
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