If the fluid is low on the larger section of the master cylinder, it is probably an indication that the front disc brake pads are becoming worn. As the pads wear, the caliper piston moves out of the caliper, requiring more fluid to displace it. Since brake pressure warning and low fluid warning use the same indicator light on the dash, if the brakes are operating normally, its probably not a serious problem. If you had an actual brake system fluid leak, the brakes would not work properly(low pedal, mushy feel, etc.)
You should have the front pads checked, just in case they need to replaced now, rather than just refilling the brake fluid because if you fill it first, then find out the pads need replacement, when the caliper piston is pushed back into its bore, it will push the fluid back into the master cylinder, overflowing the reservoir.
Because brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning that it attracts moisture from the atmosphere, the water and any associated corrosion/gunk it collects will settle by gravity to the lowest point, the calipers. So, you do not want to push that junk back toward the master cylinder(and thus through the anti-lock brake control), so the proper procedure to be used before pushing the piston in is to, using a brake hose pinch clamp, pinch off the hose, open the caliper bleeder valve, use a small diameter hose to direct the expelled fluid into a waste container. Then after pad replacement, pump the brake pedal to reseat the new pads against the rotors, then refill the master cylinder with appropriate fresh fluid.
Lastly, when there is a cold snap, the brake fluid will contract, many times causing the warning light to come on. Then after driving(due to heat under the hood warming the master cylinder), the light may go off, or you may see the light come on briefly when cornering. This is a normal indication of the aforementioned pad wear. Hope this helps.
1. Brake fluid is caustic (eats things up)clean it up asap. go to pepboys autozone etc type store, buy some engine degreaser, spray it all around. take a hose and rinse it off
no big deal just get it off you don't want added problems.
plus if you have a fitting leaking you'll find it faster.
SOURCE: brake level fluid low waringing keeps coming on
If you have to add brake fluid theres something wrong, you might have a fluid leak at one of your wheels, or a line, the master cylinder or you might need to have your brakes replaced, when your pads were down this pushes the piston in the brake caliper out causing the fluid in the brake reservoir to drop
SOURCE: brake fluid leaking alot and now noticed fluid from rear tires
if your car has rear drum then the wheel cylinders could be leaking and in need of replacement. If it has rear disc brakes then it could be leaking fluid where the brake hose goes into the caliper or the brake hose my be worn or have a hole in it. Or it could be a a brake line. You should have it checked because you don't want air getting into the braking system.
SOURCE: 1998 Windstar Transmission doesn't shift into gear
common problem for ford. and in these vans. Same thing to the 98 I had. I am a mechanic and couldn't figure it out. Thought pin fell out but linkage moved. Brought in to tranny shop and they ended up getting used on for $800
SOURCE: noticed transmission fluid in the driveway but the
a little goes a long way on the driveway you will need to pin point where it is coming from likely just a seal.. you can get it replaced or you can try some conditioner to swell the seal and stop the leak.
SOURCE: 2003 Ford Windstar Both Brake light and ABS brake light come on
Ford has a recall for this problem.
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