LT1 Based Engine Tech 1993-1997 LT1/LT4 Engine Related

It wasn't the alternator......Now what???

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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 04:36 PM
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NO MY car is doing the exact same thing!!!

My brake fluid was really low so I added some. It went away, but then came back. Maybe I need to blled brakes.
Old Jun 3, 2003 | 12:34 PM
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If it is continually leaking, then you have an issue either at the lines or more likely at the calipers. One of the pistons may be losing a seal causing the fluid to leak. Not good. However, it could be to normal brake wear but it wouldn't go down that quickly. Be sure that when you change your brake pads that you open the bleeder valve BEFORE compressing the piston. Or you will push the fluid back into the ABS unit and could do some permanent damage... not to mention tear up your master cylinder.
Old Jun 3, 2003 | 12:42 PM
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I will check for leaks. Since I added fluid yesterday, the lights eventually went out. The fluid level did stay high. I have not seen any drippings on the driveway yet
Old Jun 3, 2003 | 12:54 PM
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You probably won't notice any drippings on the driveway. I is likely to happen under braking on the street. At that point, it will fling off the wheel when you are back up to speed. If you do rotate your tires, then just pop off the calipers to take a look at the piston seals.

On a drum, you'd easily see the leaks. But on a caliper for discs it will be more tricky from the outside. You may be lucky if you just take off the wheels.

Good luck.
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