Brake Fluid Loss
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- Were you sent here from SYMPTOM LIST under GENERAL DIAGNOSIS under TROUBLESHOOTING? If so, go to next step. If not, see HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM under DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINTS under TROUBLESHOOTING.
- Inspect the hydraulic brake system for proper operation. See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS under TROUBLESHOOTING. Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to step 7. If not, go to next step.
- Inspect the disc brake system for proper operation. See DISC BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS under TROUBLESHOOTING. Did you find and correct a condition? If so, go to step 7. If not, go to next step.
- Is the vehicle equipped with vacuum assist brakes? If so, go to next step. If not, see HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM under DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINTS under TROUBLESHOOTING.
- Separate the master cylinder from the vacuum brake booster. Do not disconnect any brake pipes. See MASTER CYLINDER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Inspect the rear of the master cylinder for a brake fluid leak. Inspect for brake fluid in the vacuum brake booster. Did you find a brake fluid leak? If so, go to next step. If not, see HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM under DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINTS under TROUBLESHOOTING.
- Replace the brake master cylinder and the vacuum brake booster. See MASTER CYLINDER or VACUUM BRAKE BOOSTER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. When complete, go to next step.
- Road test the vehicle to confirm proper operation. See BRAKE SYSTEM VEHICLE ROAD TEST under SYSTEM TESTS. Is the condition still present? If so, go to step 2. If not, system is okay.