Brake System Leak Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lincoln Navigator and 2003 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir.
- Apply and hold the brakes several times.
- Check the brake master cylinder reservoir to verify fluid loss.
- Inspect the brake system for signs of fresh brake fluid leakage.
- Locate and correct the source of the external leak.
NOTE:
Brake fluid is water soluble and therefore evidence of leakage can be washed away if the vehicle is operated in rain or snow.