Leaky break reservoir
8/2/05, 08:35 PM
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I have noticed something evertime I open the hood of my new Mustang. The brake reservoir always has fluid leaked all over the top of it and around the cap. I have a buddy who has a 05 V6 also and has the same issue. Did they over fill it at the factory or do we have a defective cap?
Anyone have this same issue? :scratch:
Anyone have this same issue? :scratch:
8/2/05, 08:37 PM
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Originally posted by VintagMustang302@August 2, 2005, 8:38 PM
I have noticed something evertime I open the hood of my new Mustang. The break reservoir always has fluid leaked all over the top of it and around the cap. I have a buddy who has a 05 V6 also and has the same issue. Did they over fill it at the factory or do we have a defective cap?
Anyone have this same issue? :scratch:
I have noticed something evertime I open the hood of my new Mustang. The break reservoir always has fluid leaked all over the top of it and around the cap. I have a buddy who has a 05 V6 also and has the same issue. Did they over fill it at the factory or do we have a defective cap?
Anyone have this same issue? :scratch:
8/2/05, 09:04 PM
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There a LOT of them out like this. Basically the rubber around the cap is not enough to seal it. I wrapped some electric tap around the threads of the resevoir, and it's been sealing pretty well.
8/2/05, 09:35 PM
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Cool beans glad I'm not the only one with the problem. Going to add it to my list of things that need to be looked at tomorrow when I take it in.
Thanks for the response guys
Thanks for the response guys
8/4/05, 07:39 AM
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Originally posted by VintagMustang302@August 2, 2005, 10:38 PM
I have noticed something evertime I open the hood of my new Mustang. The brake reservoir always has fluid leaked all over the top of it and around the cap. I have a buddy who has a 05 V6 also and has the same issue. Did they over fill it at the factory or do we have a defective cap?
Anyone have this same issue? :scratch:
I have noticed something evertime I open the hood of my new Mustang. The brake reservoir always has fluid leaked all over the top of it and around the cap. I have a buddy who has a 05 V6 also and has the same issue. Did they over fill it at the factory or do we have a defective cap?
Anyone have this same issue? :scratch:
8/4/05, 07:50 AM
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Yes. Mine leaked too. I just continued to wipe it up, and watch the level, as it came a little overfilled from the factory.
Now the level is where it sould be, and there is no more leaks.
Now the level is where it sould be, and there is no more leaks.
8/4/05, 08:40 AM
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Originally posted by GTJeff@August 4, 2005, 8:40 AM
use teflon tape (found at a hardware store) to wrap around the threads...
use teflon tape (found at a hardware store) to wrap around the threads...
LOL
8/4/05, 11:01 AM
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Originally posted by 1NewStang@August 4, 2005, 10:02 AM
I've had them lower the fluid level.. change the cap twice..And one new bottle.. Still leaks :bang: :bang: :bang:
I've had them lower the fluid level.. change the cap twice..And one new bottle.. Still leaks :bang: :bang: :bang:
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