The light wasn't on before, and the care wasn't pulling. The break fluid was out, as well, and it was NOT out when I went to get the pads changed. What happened?
2007-06-03 09:59:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Your car developed a brake fluid leak, since the mechanic touched it last they get to explain why it suddenly started leaking. I imagine you can see the brake fluid on the backside of one of your tires.
A couple scenarios come to mind, not an exaustive list:
1. the old caliper developed a leak when they compressed it for the new pads.
2. Perhaps they let the caliper hang from the hose when changing the pads and the old hose developed a leak.
3. They opened the hydraulic system (i.e. to change the fluid) and it did not seal back up perfectly.
Obviously if this is a friend doing the work, you should try and be understanding (you are saving money and they are learning), but if it is a bonefied mechanic then give 'em both barrels.
2007-06-03 10:21:57 · answer #1 · answered by Yo Spliff, where the cheese at? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The car is pulling due to only 1 side (brake) working. If car is pulling to RIGHT; the LEFT side is not working. The brake light is ON due to no fluid in half the system.
You obviously have a leak in the front system and it has drained the Master Cylinder causing the light to come on in the instrument panel.
Go back to the garage with your receipt in hand and have them recheck what they did. Stand your ground, but DON'T go in to see the Service Manager with a chip on your shoulder.
Good luck.
2007-06-03 17:07:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shoddy work. Bring it back to the place it was "repaired" and let them know what the new problems are. Speak with the manager about this, not some customer service guy. They should be happy to fix the problems that have arisen without you having to pay more.
If you are given the run around and you went to a national chain for repairs, then be prepared to contact the higher-ups. If it is an independent company, speak with the owner. They want to know if their mechanics aren't doing proper work. If you're still given the run around, contact the Better Business Bureau. They can sometimes negotiate a reasonable solution.
Good luck!
2007-06-03 17:05:46 · answer #3 · answered by 1M9 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The brake lines most likely need to be bled. Take it back to the mechanic that put the brakes in.
2007-06-03 17:38:40 · answer #4 · answered by dannyo66 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take it back and ask the mechanics who did your brakes what happened. Obviously, they did not do the job right, and they should fix it without charge.
2007-06-03 17:01:42 · answer #5 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
you need to have the brake lines cleaned and new fluid put in
2007-06-03 17:02:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The caliper was damaged when they were installing the new pads. Whomever did the work did not properly re-install the caliper.
2007-06-03 17:04:27 · answer #7 · answered by cireengineering 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go back to where you got it done. They screwed up something that could be a hazard. Be safe.
2007-06-03 17:02:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you could have a seized caliper
it sounds like whoever changes your breaks is a retard
2007-06-03 17:01:58 · answer #9 · answered by Snooey 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because your mechanic sucks.
2007-06-03 17:01:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋