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99 Tahoe

Tiny
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Why is my 99 tahoe losing brake fluid? Brake light comes on (red -BRAKE-), and the brake pedal gets "soft". I top off the resivoir and the light goes off and the brakes feel good again. Losing fluid, but cant see a leak. It takes a week or so before it happens again, with regular driving
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Monday, February 7th, 2011 AT 7:49 PM

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Tiny
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You obviously have a leak and the system needs to be inspected ASAP to determine where it is
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Monday, February 7th, 2011 AT 9:15 PM
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The master doesnt completely empty. Where it divides 75/25 in the reservoir, only the 25% side empties. It doesnt draw from the remaining 75% side.
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Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 AT 2:07 AM
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That's because it's a dual system designed to make sure a leak doesn't cause you to lose all 4 brakes. The smaller compartment is usually for the rear brakes.
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Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 AT 2:10 AM

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