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Can you put a sealer in the brake fluid to stop leaks in the lines?
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Is there a brake fluid sealer that works for brake fluid leaks?
NO, the problem needs to be properly repaired. its not like an oil or antifreeze leak. the basic principle of a brake system is the free movement of fluid through the brake lines. an additive to this system to "stop" a leak would ruin the whole system and be catastrophic to fix. brake leaks are generally an affordable fix.
How long do you wait to put the brake pads on if the caliber leaks brake fluid?
If the caliper leaks brake fluid, the immediate problem isn't the brake pads - it's the brake lines (or the connections). Get that fixed pronto!
If the brake fluid leaks on a 1994 Toyota Camry what is the problem?
For the car with such age it can be anything. I would start from main brake lines. If the lines are fine, check calipers and rear brake cylinders for leaks. If you find any leak it's easier to replace a part, then trying to fix it.
What causes the brake light to get lit up and go off on your dodge grand caravan 2004?
Common causes are low brake fluid levels in the master cylinder reservoir, or air bubbles or leaks have been detected in the brake lines.
How come you have No fluid to brakes?
You need to check all brake lines and look for leakage. Also you should check the main brake cylinder for leaks (you can find under the hood attached to firewall on the driver's side).
If you make a mistake and put motor oil into your brake fluid could you lose your brakes and how long would it take to go through the system before you have no brakes.?
Good time to replace all the brake fluid. Remove the brake lines from the Master Cylinder and pump the master cylinder dry. Add fresh brake fluid from an unopened can and bleed the master cylinder. Reinstall the brake lines and then bleed all brake lines until you see clean fluid. Keep adding fluid to the Master Cylinder until you are done.Good time to replace all the brake fluid. Remove the brake lines from the Master Cylinder and pump the master cylinder dry. Add fresh brake fluid from an unopened can and bleed the master cylinder. Reinstall the brake lines and then bleed all brake lines until you see clean fluid. Keep adding fluid to the Master Cylinder until you are done.
Changed pads rotors calipers brake hoses bled lines am getting fluid to the brakes there are no leaks brake pedal is stiff when engine is off but it loosens when engine starts no brakes why is this?
the master cylinder is whats bad
Why do Brakes go to floor and no loss of fluid?
The master cylinder for the brakes is probably out or going out..the piston inside the master cylinder is letting the fluid bypass it. OR You have air trapped in the brake lines and must bleed the brake lines. When you step on the pedal, the air does not compress so the pedal goes to the floor. You must get all the air out of all the lines including the master cylinder for the brake system to work correctly. There won't be any fluid leaks with either of these scenarios....... ........only if you have a leaking brake caliper piston or with a drum brake cylinder, where the seals are shot, and you can see the fluid running down on the tires Don't drive it until you find the problem.
Can you fix the mistake of putting engine oil in the brake fluid?
Yes. You can fix the mistake of putting engine oil in the brake fluid. It is the easiest if you just caught it as soon as you did it. In that case you disconnect the master cylinder as quick as possible from the brake lines. You do not want oil to clog the brake lines. Then you remove as much brake fluid, oil mix from the master cylinder as possible. Then you take a rag and clean out the master cylinder. Then you run brake fluid through the master cylinder until it comes clean. Then you run brake fluid through the brake lines to make sure they are clean. If brake fluid does not go through the brake lines, you did not catch it in time. You need to replace your brake lines and slave cylinders. You have just learned an expensive lesson.
1999 Toyota Camry brakes light comes on on its own and goes off when you brake or turn Brakes and hand brakes engage well no problems?
Light is usually comes on, when there is a problem with pressure in brake lines. Inspect the brake fluid level, and check for leaks.
How do you know if brake fluid is leaking?
There would be break fluid OUTSIDE of the lines and reservoir
What to do after add break fluid?
If the fluid level had gotten so low that you got air in the lines, you will need to bleed the brake lines. It involves opening a small valve at each caliper and/or drum and pumping the brake pedal until you push out any air and you have nothing but brake fluid left in the lines.
