1998 Dodge Dakota brakes

1998 DODGE DAKOTA
160,000 MILES • 1.2L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKEMADDOX2
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stepped on brakes straight to the floor still had fluid about half added some brakes worked a few more days then again nothing can't find a leak was missing some fluid again but again pulled tires don't see leakage ?
Dec 22, 2014 at 2:01 PM
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CARADIODOC
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What you described is typical of internal leakage within the master cylinder. The clue is you won't lose brake fluid. Master cylinders can be rebuilt, but the kits usually cost more than just buying a professionally-rebuilt master cylinder with a warranty.

If you ARE losing brake fluid, the first suspect is a rusted steel line under the cab on the driver's side.
Dec 22, 2014 at 2:08 PM
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