1997 Mercury Villager Rear brake leak

Tiny
NJANGLER
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  • 1997 MERCURY VILLAGER
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 262,000 MILES
While driving home last night, I suddenly lost my brakes. I managed to drive home safely, and found that there was a leaking of brake fluid on the driver side rear brake. I filled up the reservoir with fresh brake fluid, and pumped the brakes. I changed the pads and drums about a year and a half ago. I'm not sure if the brake line got nicked somehow. Is this an easy fix for a home mechanic?
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 AT 8:55 PM

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Tiny
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  • MECHANIC
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Have a helper pump the brake while you look for the leak if its coming from the inside of the drum u need a wheel cylinder
check lines and hoses
its possible to be done
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Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 AT 9:12 PM

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