1998 Saturn SL1 1.9 ltr

1998 SATURN SL1
11,700 MILES
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MMSHIELDS2006
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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
May 20, 2013 at 11:46 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Unbolt the master cylinder and see if its leaking into the brake booster?
May 20, 2013 at 11:57 PM
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Also are the front brake pads worn down low?
May 20, 2013 at 11:58 PM
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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
May 21, 2013 at 10:32 AM
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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?
May 21, 2013 at 11:46 AM
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MMSHIELDS2006
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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
May 24, 2013 at 3:48 AM
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Without knowing the source of the leak or inspecting the car myself there is no telling what's going on.
May 24, 2013 at 2:36 PM
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