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  1. 05-17-2011, 02:35 PM #1
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    Default MYSTERIOUS BRAKE FLUID LEAK!!

    hope i got ur attention with the title

    ok so my 92 prelude si 2.3 has a leak somewhere in the braking system.

    all lines are good, brakes bled and double checked...but the mechanic has it pinned down in the abs unit somewhere

    so heres whats going on

    brakes stopping working..the pedal really has to be pressed down all the way to even slow down and the tire start skidding.

    so to my knowledge it comes down to the ABS module and the relay..
    the relay should be good cuz its not the accountable for the missing fluid.

    so even tho the mechanic also checked the brake booster and the master cylinder besides the brake lines,

    do you think it could be the ABS module?
    im confused and not looking forward to paying 300 bones for a new Module..

    someone, advice would be helpful
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  2. 05-18-2011, 07:50 PM #2
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    anyone?????
    the mechanic is pointing to the module and says the brake fluid is leaking out of there...and it looks dry and dirty as a bone...so idk what hesss talking about...

    plz HELP!!

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  3. 05-18-2011, 07:58 PM #3
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    Anywhere brake fluid is present its possible for it to leak.
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    And I do drive a Miata, so I am gayer than a three dollar bill...
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    idk what to do..

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  5. 05-20-2011, 07:32 AM #5
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    im thinking about replacing master cylidner, booster and module all together...

    brake overhaul

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    TAKE A LOOK AT THISS!!!!

    OK ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FUSE BOX ON THE TOP LEFT HAND CORNER

    WHAT IS THAT NEXT TO THE FUSE BOX ON ITS RIGHT???
    BRAKE FLUID GOES THERE AND MY MECH SAID I NEED TO GET THAT REPLACEDD!!!

    **NOT MY CAR PIC**

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    check under the carpet on the drivers side by the pedals , sometimes the master will leak back in through the firewall , hence why you see no visible leaks
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scotsman View Post
    check under the carpet on the drivers side by the pedals , sometimes the master will leak back in through the firewall , hence why you see no visible leaks
    hmm...hope that explains the weak squishy brake pedal...

    thanks scotsman

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    Dont forget your wheel cylinders out back. Those are common leak points...
    Quote Originally Posted by Echonova View Post
    And I do drive a Miata, so I am gayer than a three dollar bill...
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  10. 05-22-2011, 10:00 PM #10
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    thanks slowstang
    my ludes got 250K mies....
    i just ordered a brake booster and a master cylinder...they should diagnose future problems and may knock out my current problem by ruling out master and slave cylinders
    i need to order tha part my mechanics pointed at

    its the thing on the right of the fuse box on the pic above i posted!! CHECK IT OUT!!
    lemmme know what it is!

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    omg...so i did research

    i have the infamous failing abs modulator...
    so i need one..

    i can go without it too..and save like over $150-300



    so to go with abs or to not to...thats the question..here ill post it n another thread

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