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  1. Husker

    Husker F1 World Champ

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    #1 Husker, Aug 16, 2006
    Hey guys...I just got my car back from its 30K service. But yesterday, it started leaking brake fluid - at least that's what I think it is - it's coming from the front - directly between the two front wheels. I check the reservoir and it still seems full, though it might be down a bit. Is there anything else this could be that could cause big trouble? Loose hose/clamp perhaps?
     
  2. PAP 348

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    #2 PAP 348, Aug 16, 2006

    Could be a loose brake pipe fitting. He did bleed the system. Take it back to Robert. Im sure he will have no problem fixing it for you asap. He seems like the guy that would pounce straight on it, as it's his reputation at stake. :)
     
  3. No Doubt

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    #3 No Doubt, Aug 16, 2006
    Are you sure that it's brake fluid? If it's a large amount of fluid and you don't notice your clutch going out or your brake reservoir going down, turn off your air conditioner to see if you are just draining condensation there.
     
  4. PAP 348

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    #4 PAP 348, Aug 16, 2006

    Yeah, make sure its brake fluid 1st Mr texas. :)
     
  5. Husker

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    #5 Husker, Aug 16, 2006
    If it were only that easy. Robert's a solid 400 miles from me.
     
  6. fatbillybob

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    #6 fatbillybob, Aug 16, 2006
    Let it go for a few days. After a new service sometimes when you top off the reservoir a bit much. I do this all the time. This makes sure you have max fluid and allows for wear in the pads and the fluid to go down. There is a hose that bleeds the overflow right betwen the front wheels and there is where you get the puddle. Typically it will be about the size of two dollarbills. So after a few spirited drives and you get the car nice and hot after na couple cycles of this and the puddle will disappear. You can lift up the carpet and follow the overflow tube of the reservoir cap and see fluid still in there leaking out and I'll bet you dinner I am right. This is much better than your mechanic trying to be cheap and shortcahnging you 2 oz of fluid to use in the next guys car.
     
  7. Husker

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    #7 Husker, Aug 16, 2006
    Funny you mention this. I called Robert (my mechanic) and he said basically the same thing. So no worries for now.
     
  8. fatbillybob

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    #8 fatbillybob, Aug 18, 2006
    That's because I'm smarter than I look!!!!!
     
  9. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #9 PAP 348, Aug 18, 2006

    I dont know about that FBB.......;):eek:
     

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