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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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losing brake fluid...

front brake hoses were replaced a few weeks ago(we bled the front brakes)...last week i drove it and had to completely hit the floor to stop. stopped and the resevroir bank closest to firewall was bone dry other one was at minimum line. filled it up...now about 5 days later its gettin low again...plz help!
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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Car: '92 T/A WS6 Vert/1956 Chevy Nomad
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Re: losing brake fluid...

Just check your connections.
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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Re: losing brake fluid...

ok thanx. im gettin it towed to a shop for a fuel pressure issue...i'll ask them to look at it.
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Re: losing brake fluid...

Originally Posted by CaliChevyLover
the resevroir bank closest to firewall was bone dry other one was at minimum line.
If the master was dry, you'll probably need a bench bleed and/or pressure bleed once you find the leak.

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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Re: losing brake fluid...

Originally Posted by JamesC
If the master was dry, you'll probably need a bench bleed and/or pressure bleed once you find the leak.

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thanx..w.ats the difference between the two
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