i have a leak in my brakes on 1992 cadilac deville but cannot find the leak

1992 CADILLAC DEVILLE
100,000 MILES
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PUDGE12
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brake light came on checked brake fluid was empty put in some to get home but still no brakes its leaking somewhere I checked rims and calipers for any fluid leak but saw none and dont see any leaks anywhere what do I do
Jan 10, 2012 at 5:23 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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pull the master cylinder forward and see if it is leaking into the booster.

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Jan 10, 2012 at 5:28 PM
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CADIEMAN
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look for the fluid running down the booster from a bad master cyl.check the front caliper hoses.pull the rear wheels and drums.check the wheel cylinders for leaks.this is where the leak is most likely.you will need to replacing them.ty for using 2carpros
Jan 10, 2012 at 6:24 PM
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