I have a 1998 dodge stratus and we just replaced the brake pads a month or 2 ago, but the brake light comes on (and used to turn off when id hit the brakes but now stays on all the time) when i start the car which makes me think it may need brake fluid, but i cant figure out where the brake fluid goes, please help
2007-09-22 14:57:32 · 7 answers · asked by jasong 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Dodge
If you are loosing brake fluid and you can't find a leak any where, It's usually coming out the rear of the master cylinder. You can find out for sure by removing the fasteners from both sides of the cylinder and pulling it forward ( leave the lines hooked up) enough to look into the brake booster and see if it's full of brake fluid. If it is, replace the cylinder. Sometimes you don't have to bleed the system if you fill the new cylinder with fluid and bleed it before hooking up the lines and let it set overnight. This allows the air trapped in the lines to migrate up through the cylinder and into the reservoir.
2007-09-26 06:53:55 · answer #1 · answered by Jackolantern 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the light for the parking brake is, of course, for the parking brake, but when it stays on when the brake is released it means that there is a problem in the hydraulic braking system. it could be low brake fluid, or something else. the brake fluid goes in the master cylinder, under the hood on the driver's side on the back wall (firewall).
2007-09-22 15:22:09 · answer #2 · answered by fireturd_owner88 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the brake light is the emergency brake check to make sure it is released all the way up and the brake fluid goes in the master cylinder wich is located on the driver side on the firewall. but is most likely the emergency brake isnt 100% released.
2007-09-22 15:06:22 · answer #3 · answered by ryan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
once you open the hood this is on the drivers area against the back this is plastic and there's a black cap on good that announces use only dot 3 brake fluid this is bolted to a great around factor{brake booster} and there will be some metallic strains going into the area of it
2016-11-06 03:16:27 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the brake fluid goes in the master cylinder ,which is ussually located on the drivers side up by the windshield under the hood.
2007-09-22 15:07:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check all 4 wheels underneath for signs of brake fluid first. Also check the bleeder screws if you loosened any of those. Next look under the bottom of the master cylinder itself if it looks wet internal seals in the master are bad
2007-09-22 15:05:57 · answer #6 · answered by Vtech 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you could have air in your lines if you are still having brake pressure even though the light is on. the fluid box should be right over the brake booster or right close to it. good luck and best wishes.
2007-09-22 15:04:56 · answer #7 · answered by Gladys C 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋