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brake light on, no brakes

Old Jun 21, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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the pedal goes to the floor, just enough to stop the truck. checked resivor and it was low, added fluid. checked resivor again, low fluid. if you have an idea please call me 817 333 9961 zach, im needed to fix it asap, as i need to pick up a car with the truck today. this in the 2001 dodge 2wd.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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Sounds like a leak.

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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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thank you sir, something so simple. going to fix it real quick and head out.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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look on the inside of each weel for a fluid leak...............dont use it without fixin it or ya could be out there with NO brakes
 
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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Gave him a holla and it was the front passenger brake hose.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 12:00 AM
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well it was the hose and caliper, so we took the slowtowpig. had a family emergency on the way back from picking up the mustang, wat should take about 1:15 to get to the hospitail it only took us 45, the slowtowpig did its job great.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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