VIDEO - How To Change Brake Fluid
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Yes they can leak, but as well damage your disks/rotors, b/c you kept filling the brake fluid.
there is a minimal line, and if it goes below then you got that leak.
Remember not all are DIY'er's are you Scott? I ask are you a DIY'er?
I bet you will say yes at one time but not no? (Smiles) no pun intended
there is a minimal line, and if it goes below then you got that leak.
Remember not all are DIY'er's are you Scott? I ask are you a DIY'er?
I bet you will say yes at one time but not no? (Smiles) no pun intended
When the brake fluid level in the master cylinder drops it can be from one of the brake lines rupturing and leaking fluid, which should be immediately investigated. When there's a brake fluid leak it can result in a situation where you press on the brake pedal, but the car doesn't slow down. Not fun. We don't wait until the brake fluid drops below the minimum line on the master cylinder before investigating why the brake fluid level is dropping. Not safe.
I've been working on cars for over 35 years, 30 of them professionally. Read my profile. :thumbsup:
I've been working on cars for over 35 years, 30 of them professionally. Read my profile. :thumbsup:
And you talk about what here. leaky brakes, when I thought this was about checking fluid. I guess there are a few ways to look at it.
Brakes wear, fluid level falls, yet you like to agree on that, correct?
SO lets look at it as no leaks. you see the level fall to minimum. you add fluid. you eventually change the pads. and before you know it you got a Spill in the front, why, you added brake fluid to the system?
Brakes wear, fluid level falls, yet you like to agree on that, correct?
SO lets look at it as no leaks. you see the level fall to minimum. you add fluid. you eventually change the pads. and before you know it you got a Spill in the front, why, you added brake fluid to the system?
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fishycomics - You had said -
" Yes, brake fluid levels in the master cylinder will go down as brake pads wear, however we don't use this method for determining brake pad wear. To do that we must remove the wheels of the car for a visual inspection of the brake pads.
Then you said -
When brake fluid in the master cylinder drops, no matter where that level is showing on the master cylinder reservoir, be it just a bit lower than the full line or at the minimum line, etc., it matters not as this can indicate the presence of a brake fluid leak. The, "Minimum", line doesn't mean everything is just fine and there's no need to worry. It means that's the lowest the brake fluid level can be without the master cylinder potentially drawing air into the brake hydraulic system, which can lead to a soft brake pedal and a crash.
If the brake fluid level in the master cylinder drops it should always be immediately investigated to find out why that level has dropped. With brakes being such a critically important safety item, it is very important to diagnose any drop of brake fluid level in the master cylinder. Our very lives are dependent on properly functioning brakes.
Take care and have a good one. :thumbsup:
" Yes, brake fluid levels in the master cylinder will go down as brake pads wear, however we don't use this method for determining brake pad wear. To do that we must remove the wheels of the car for a visual inspection of the brake pads.
Then you said -
When brake fluid in the master cylinder drops, no matter where that level is showing on the master cylinder reservoir, be it just a bit lower than the full line or at the minimum line, etc., it matters not as this can indicate the presence of a brake fluid leak. The, "Minimum", line doesn't mean everything is just fine and there's no need to worry. It means that's the lowest the brake fluid level can be without the master cylinder potentially drawing air into the brake hydraulic system, which can lead to a soft brake pedal and a crash.
If the brake fluid level in the master cylinder drops it should always be immediately investigated to find out why that level has dropped. With brakes being such a critically important safety item, it is very important to diagnose any drop of brake fluid level in the master cylinder. Our very lives are dependent on properly functioning brakes.
Take care and have a good one. :thumbsup:
Thank you for your opinion.
Today we have warning lights for brake fluid level, not many people realize that, yet not many do get out, inspect their cars when filling up. today they are more in a rush.
Never add fluid, unless you inspect the system that I agree with 100%, Since this was a general topic, and not a specific topic.
Brakes are not to overlooked, it is an important part of the car
I agree about inspecting brakes.... I done a few in my time to know what I am talking a bout Peace
Today we have warning lights for brake fluid level, not many people realize that, yet not many do get out, inspect their cars when filling up. today they are more in a rush.
Never add fluid, unless you inspect the system that I agree with 100%, Since this was a general topic, and not a specific topic.
Brakes are not to overlooked, it is an important part of the car
I agree about inspecting brakes.... I done a few in my time to know what I am talking a bout Peace
fishycomics - You had said -
"Yes, brake fluid levels in the master cylinder will go down as brake pads wear, however we don't use this method for determining brake pad wear. To do that we must remove the wheels of the car for a visual inspection of the brake pads.
Then you said -
When brake fluid in the master cylinder drops, no matter where that level is showing on the master cylinder reservoir, be it just a bit lower than the full line or at the minimum line, etc., it matters not as this can indicate the presence of a brake fluid leak. The, "Minimum", line doesn't mean everything is just fine and there's no need to worry. It means that's the lowest the brake fluid level can be without the master cylinder potentially drawing air into the brake hydraulic system, which can lead to a soft brake pedal and a crash.
If the brake fluid level in the master cylinder drops it should always be immediately investigated to find out why that level has dropped. With brakes being such a critically important safety item, it is very important to diagnose any drop of brake fluid level in the master cylinder. Our very lives are dependent on properly functioning brakes.
Take care and have a good one. :thumbsup:
"Yes, brake fluid levels in the master cylinder will go down as brake pads wear, however we don't use this method for determining brake pad wear. To do that we must remove the wheels of the car for a visual inspection of the brake pads.
Then you said -
When brake fluid in the master cylinder drops, no matter where that level is showing on the master cylinder reservoir, be it just a bit lower than the full line or at the minimum line, etc., it matters not as this can indicate the presence of a brake fluid leak. The, "Minimum", line doesn't mean everything is just fine and there's no need to worry. It means that's the lowest the brake fluid level can be without the master cylinder potentially drawing air into the brake hydraulic system, which can lead to a soft brake pedal and a crash.
If the brake fluid level in the master cylinder drops it should always be immediately investigated to find out why that level has dropped. With brakes being such a critically important safety item, it is very important to diagnose any drop of brake fluid level in the master cylinder. Our very lives are dependent on properly functioning brakes.
Take care and have a good one. :thumbsup: