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Old 02-11-2012, 05:06 PM
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so i was pulling in the driveway earlier and my brake pedal went to the floor. i knew my fluid must have been low and my brake pad on that side is prety worn. well i looed out the door and noticed my tire was wet, and obviously i knew it was brake fluid and thats why it was low. but i cant see where its leaking from and really dont feel like pulling the wheel and tire considdering their 38s sitting in my driveway on an incline. i was going to see if anybody would have a suggestion
 
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Old 02-11-2012, 08:04 PM
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Easiest thing to do would be pull the tire off honestly..

E-brake, wheels blocked, you'll be fine...
 
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Old 02-13-2012, 09:52 PM
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i think i might drive it to our shop and just use the parking break as a last resort if the brakes dont work. i should be fine i'll just drive slow.
 
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Old 02-16-2012, 02:52 PM
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I can almost guarantee that you will have to replace the caliper on your driver's side (unless you split a brake line). I have had this happen. You will have to pull the wheel and caliper off. Look at the piston inside the caliper and see how far it is extended. The boot may be worn and/or cracked which could cause the leakage.
 
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