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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Waspy on 01 December 2013, 10:22

Title: Slow brake fluid leak
Post by: Waspy on 01 December 2013, 10:22

So my brake fluid has gone from full to empty in about 2500 miles. Just wondering if you guys have any advice, obvious places it would leak from at this pace?

I'll be doing quite a lot of maintenance over Christmas but it would be good to have an idea before I start.
Cheers. 

Title: Re: Slow brake fluid leak
Post by: matt@onlychargeddubs on 01 December 2013, 16:51

First thing is leaks around the wheels, park up and pump brakes, cardboard under the wheels to help spot leaks.

Flexi pipes, rear pressure regulator (if fitted), master cylinder/bottle seals.

Also note that the master cylinder can leak into the servo so you might not have a visible leak!

Title: Re: Slow brake fluid leak
Post by: gazareth on 01 December 2013, 20:56

check your rear brake callipers around the handbrake mechanism.