Brake fluid leak
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Originally Posted by FireFighterHill
UPDATE: Leak came back. Took it back in talked to the service manager. He was stumped. I told him of the things id read on here and the different solutions. He suggested I take a small amount of fluid out, so I did. I took out about 1/4 to 1/3 inch. Problem seems to be better but only time will tell for sure/
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mine has been leaking for a while, and i have noticed that when it gets below the full mark, it doesnt shift as smoothly, and i have to top it off. i guess i will try the washer thing, im sick having to wipe it up and top it off every once in a while!
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Originally Posted by official_style
mine has been leaking for a while, and i have noticed that when it gets below the full mark, it doesnt shift as smoothly, and i have to top it off. i guess i will try the washer thing, im sick having to wipe it up and top it off every once in a while!
Why does low brake fluid affect shifting?
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Originally Posted by FireFighterHill
Because we have a hydraulic clutch, brake fluid IS hydraulic fluid and our clutch feeds off the brake resevoir.
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Originally Posted by MrLatte
If the clutch is hydraulic it has its own clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder. It does NOT feed off the brake master cylinder. Those systems are totally separate. At least they are on my Nissan.
The fluid is the same. They are just saving a few pennies so they can put them where it counts...in the engine and suspension.
Try posting this.."I've never seen a car before that had only one reservoir, I don't believe it could be that way". Don't post " It does NOT feed..." if you can't look at the car.
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I know MANY MANY different cars and trucks that share one resevoir for the clutch and brakes. One example was my brother 96 camaro. I dont see anything wrong with just the one resevoir. Less parts to break less things to go wrong and one less resevoir fluid level to check and keep a eye on.
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In case your not kidding, No removing brake fluid from a Auto wont affect shifting. As a auto has no clutch in the traditional sense. If you look on the back of the brake resevoir of a auto mustang there is no hose.
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Originally Posted by FireFighterHill
In case your not kidding, No removing brake fluid from a Auto wont affect shifting. As a auto has no clutch in the traditional sense. If you look on the back of the brake resevoir of a auto mustang there is no hose.
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I still love my car tho
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I thought Brake Fluid is flammable? Its close proximity to the exhaust manifold could prove to be a fire hazard. Does Ford really need class action lawsuits to fix minor problems on cars? Toyota/Honda would have fixed the problem by 2006 MY at the latest and issued recalls for all 2005 models.
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I had this problem and I went through all the things that you guys are describing or have been thinking about. The problem is simple, the top of the filler neck is not flat. I think that quite a number of the plastic reservoirs were not molded correctly. You can try putting a thicker gasket or o-ring in the cap or even around the base of the neck. But what really will fix the problem is a replacement under warranty with a reservoir that has a flat top surface.
I had my reservoir replaced under warranty, and have had no leaks since. That's been about 6 months now. And, yes, brake fluid is flammable. It is also a great paint remover.
I really can't understand why Ford is not following up on this more aggressively. It could represent a large potential liability to them. A big recall after someone has an engine fire could drive them closer to bankruptcy. And I don't think any of us want to see that.
I had my reservoir replaced under warranty, and have had no leaks since. That's been about 6 months now. And, yes, brake fluid is flammable. It is also a great paint remover.
I really can't understand why Ford is not following up on this more aggressively. It could represent a large potential liability to them. A big recall after someone has an engine fire could drive them closer to bankruptcy. And I don't think any of us want to see that.
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