1989 Toyota Corolla Dash Fluid Leak

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ER1TAYL
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Have oil/fluid leaking under dash on brake pedal. most resent repair, a rebuilt head at 93,000 miles and a master cylinder done by me, 6 months ago... Already inspected brake lines to and from master cylinder am about to check booster but not sure on how, or would fliud leak through firewall from booster...... help
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took of lower dash panel and did not see any sign of leaking, however aluminum braket that supports steering column has a puddle of oil in it????? This area in question is directly below insrtument panel.
Ive double checked firewall area for leakage and cant see any sign of line or hose leaking??????? Baffeled
Jan 9, 2007 at 2:05 AM
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ER1TAYL
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took of lower dash panel and did not see any sign of leaking, however aluminum braket that supports steering column has a puddle of oil in it????? This area in question is directly below insrtument panel.
Ive double checked firewall area for leakage and cant see any sign of line or hose leaking??????? Baffeled
Jan 9, 2007 at 2:48 AM
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[quote:ce9e46b593="Er1tayl"]took of lower dash panel and did not see any sign of leaking, however aluminum braket that supports steering column has a puddle of oil in it????? This area in question is directly below insrtument panel.
Ive double checked firewall area for leakage and cant see any sign of line or hose leaking??????? Baffeled[/quote:ce9e46b593]

Try tightening the booster and check thoroughly.if indeed the booster is leaking it calls for replacement.
Jan 9, 2007 at 7:56 PM
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Tighten the brake booster and inspect it thoroughly. If the booster is leaking, replace it.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1989 Toyota Corolla All-Trac reports fluid under the dash at the brake pedal and a puddle on the steering-column support bracket below the instrument panel. Brake lines, hoses, and the firewall show no visible leak. A master cylinder was replaced six months earlier. The expert advises tightening and thoroughly checking the brake booster and replacing it if it is leaking.

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