«In the bathroom, we had
hydraulic fluid leaking down the drain,» Anderson said.
Not exact matches
Check the brakes - Disks will have at least a coating of surface rust, but make sure the
hydraulics work properly and tyhat none of the cylinders have siezed and that the seals are in good condition (check carefully for
fluid leaks around all the flexi hoses and cylinder seals - if in doubt, replace)
After adding steering
fluid, I noticed that the fuild
leaks somewhere below the right
hydraulic cylinder.
Because the power steering system in most cars today is
hydraulic, seals are used to prevent
fluid from
leaking out and to reduce the potential of debris being introduced to the mechanical parts that drive the power steering system.
I would suggest you enlist the help of a mechanic to check your brake
hydraulic system for
leaks to confirm where the brake
fluid is going.
A
leak of
hydraulic fluid in the braking system can leave the Cadillac brake caliper without enough pressure to engage the brake pads with the brake disc.
The affected vehicles may experience a brake
fluid leak from the two brake lines that connect the brake system's master cylinder to the
Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) due to insufficient seal between the inner brake hose and metal brake line fitting.
A
leak in the
hydraulic system can cause the Ford brake caliper to operate less efficiently, leaving it without enough
fluid pressure to cause the brake pads to move into contact with the brake disc, or to retract away from the disc when the brake is released.
Description of Recall: THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY
LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF
HYDRAULIC FLUID.
Details: A connector in the
hydraulic system of the 7 - speed Auto - Shift Manual (ASM) transmission could fail and allow the assembly to move and potentially cause a transmission
fluid leak, which would result in the lack of ability to change gears.