1998 Saturn SL1 1.9 ltr

MMSHIELDS2006

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1998 SATURN SL1
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Found a small puddle under the front driver side, checked under the hood to find almost, No brake fluid, re-filled reservoir. Checked brake lines and calipers and unable to find a leek anywhere, checked front and rear brakes. Where else can I check to find what might be leeking. Thank you Margaret

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SATURNTECH9

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Unbolt the master cylinder and see if its leaking into the brake booster?

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Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 AT 6:57 AM

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Also are the front brake pads worn down low?

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Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 AT 6:58 AM

MMSHIELDS2006

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Had someone check the master cylinder today and no leaks all looks good.
Keep checking the reservior and it's fine. Haven't got a clue, brake pads are slightly crystalized. Any other ideas. Thank you Margaret

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Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 AT 5:32 PM

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I was asking if your front pads were worn out because that would make your master cylinder low. Was it brake fluid on the ground you saw under your car?

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Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 AT 6:46 PM

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Could have been some radiator fluid, but still doesn't explain where my brake fuuid went. Sorry am confused. Now the underneath is dry and no puddles. Thank you again, Margaret