2007-03-11 16:04:54 · 10 answers · asked by tracy m 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Take to brake shop because seems you do not understand severity of your problem. If you lose too much fluid you may lose braking effeciency or possibly all braking ability.
2007-03-11 17:06:44 · answer #1 · answered by tock522 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For other types of problems, I might be compelled to say "here's how you might fix it yourself."
However, this is a brake problem, and you shouldn't fool around; losing your brakes is a serious thing, and you (and others) can be killed in a matter of seconds.
It's a three-part problem for you:
First, the more fluid that leaks, the more likely it is that you'll suddenly find yourself without enough fluid to stop effectively -- either because too much has leaked out over time, or because the small leak grew larger during a particularly hard stop (when the fluid is under greater pressure.)
Second, any leak in the system will introduce contamination into the fluid, which will cause various hard and soft parts of the brake system to corrode and/or fail rapidly.
Third, if the leak grows large enough, brake fluid can get on the disc when it's cold (making it slippery) or splash onto the caliper, disc, engine block or exhaust when ithey're hot (starting a fire.)
In short: take the car to a reputable mechanic right away and have this fixed. Don't wait.
2007-03-11 16:16:25 · answer #2 · answered by big_bowl_of_meat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have a brake line coming loose - just tighten it carefully. Otherwise, if the leak is from the actual caliper, the only remedy is to rebuild or replace the caliper. Do this immediately! Leaking brakes are very dangerous - that brake no longer has much effect, and the loss of pressure means that the other brakes won't work properly, either.
2007-03-11 16:12:52 · answer #3 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get it fixed today. There is a strong risk of brake failure. Every time you push the pedal down, more fluid will leak out and soon you will not have any brakes left. For your and every other driver's safety, get it fixed.
2007-03-11 16:13:09 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With this terminology , I would suggest having it fixed by a professional. ABS brakes have nearly put shade tree mechanics out of business.
2007-03-11 16:12:03 · answer #5 · answered by gejandsons 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop ,and the only remedy for this one is to take it and have it repaired,if you continue to drive it like this,you do stand the chance of loosing all the brakes on it, good luck,i hope this helps.
2007-03-11 16:09:48 · answer #6 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your car to the Brake Services ASAP. for the mean time.... fill up the brake fluid reservoirs to make sure it temporary can brake while you are on the road to get there.
2007-03-11 16:18:23 · answer #7 · answered by Duke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
need to find out why it's leaking -
is a connection not tight?
is a brake line boken?
because when you run out of fluid - your vehicle does not STOP!
check on it NOW!
2007-03-11 16:09:23 · answer #8 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either rebuild the caliper or get one. Check the hose connecting it to the caliper and make sure it is tightMake sure the bleeder valve is tight too
2007-03-11 16:08:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
find and fix leak.
2007-03-11 16:08:34 · answer #10 · answered by norman f 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋