i have discovered a break fluid leak by the left tire of my taurus my question now is do i just replace the hose or do i have to buy more things please reply thank you
2006-07-31 05:48:34 · 6 answers · asked by mikakub 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
hopefully it's just a hose problem, but you really have to get under and take a closer look...may just be that the hose is disconnected from the pan , and even if the pan is busted it does'n cost too much...good luck
2006-07-31 05:53:39 · answer #1 · answered by Roxy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On a 99 the break line should not be damaged unless you run over something to break it. Just Speculating but, I would say it is a wheel cylinder and it can be replaced fairly easy. If you are going to do it yourself then you might look at replacing the brakes also because you will be in the drum area. This is what I would do
1st--find out what the problem is first. (i,e. line or cylinder)
2nd--If it is a wheel cyl, then I would replace both (one on each side)
3rd--replace rear brakes because you are already there. No use in having to go back in in a few months to replace brake shoes.
4th--don't forget to bleed the lines
2006-07-31 07:28:55 · answer #2 · answered by 2muchcoffee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have pushed Fords for decades , the present one being a ninety 4 Explorer, and characteristic discovered by the years that prime mileage automobiles run better with immediately weight like 30 or 40, in the summer time, counting on your temperatures, so it would not destroy down as actual. i take advantage of 10w30 for wintry climate because of our chilly temps. so as no longer to tax the motor too a lot at commence. I also use Frams intense mileage clear out for better oil rigidity considering that my truck has virtually 2 hundred thous. miles now. For me, it keeps striking oil rigidity 12 months round. I merely use Valvoline or GTX now, no longer man made.
2016-11-27 01:21:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't know the correct answer, you obviously don't know how to do it safely either. Your brake system is a HYDRAULIC system. If ANY air gets in the line, you WILL have brake failure. Brake failure=CRASH with possible inurjuries/death to the general public.
I promise you, a professional brake job will be MUCH cheaper than your insurance deductible AND lawyer fees AND insurance rate increases.
Do it right. Take it to a certified mechanic. If you can't afford to, you really can't afford to be behind the wheel.
2006-07-31 05:55:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the lines...they may need replacing but also check the wheel cylinder...it may be the source of your leak and it is relatively easy to replace. Don't forget to bleed the brakes and add any needed fluid before you drive it again!!!!!!!!!
2006-07-31 05:55:18 · answer #5 · answered by girlie5116 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mite just have to tighten up the Brake line, get under there and take a better look and then bring it to a dealer.
2006-08-01 01:49:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋