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Old May 7, 2005 | 01:29 PM
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Brake Fluid Level

My break fluid level seems to drop quicker and doesn't last very long. I've been noticing that my rims are getting dirty pretty fast which doesn't seem to be dirt. Does anyone know what might be wrong?
Old May 7, 2005 | 01:45 PM
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Could be your piston calipers are weeping?
Old May 7, 2005 | 02:10 PM
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Check your calipers and brake lines for leaks, because leaking brake fluid is bad. You're either seeing leaked brake fluid on your wheels, or brake dust, the latter being much more common than the prior. Typically when the brake light goes on that means that your pads have been spent.
Old May 7, 2005 | 02:36 PM
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Check your calipers and brake lines for leaks, because leaking brake fluid is bad. You're either seeing leaked brake fluid on your wheels, or brake dust, the latter being much more common than the prior. Typically when the brake light goes on that means that your pads have been spent.
What's the worst that can happen to it? I had my E-brake light come on a couple of weeks ago, but that was because my brake fluid was low.
Old May 7, 2005 | 04:38 PM
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Well, maybe take your e-brake off it might help ... Just check your fluid and if it's low, check your brake pads, if they're done, change them, if not, check for leaks.
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