Car Dying....
#11
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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lol what the heck are you talking about, lol yes a boot is covering the cv joint, i dont know much about cars but i do know the basic stuff, im just wondering why it would be leaking, makes no sense.
#12
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Join Date: May 2005
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Alrighty then.
How about we do this.
Your adding brake fluid once per week? You HAVE a leak. The only cure is fixing it, and the only way to fix it is replace the worn out parts. Rare to see a "puddle" of any size under the truck unless you pump the brake while stopped. Your loosing brake fluid while driving. The brake light is coming on to tell you you are low on brake fluid. It sounds like your trouble is the front brakes. Since you seem to have some basic knowledge, get a Haynes manual, new/rebuilt calipers (both sides, pads might come with them), brake pads if they don't come with the calipers, new brake hoses (both sides), pads, rotors, brake bleeding tool, brake grease, and brake cleaner. I gather you have some basic tools. If not, you can buy them, or pay someone about the same amount of money to do the work. The benefit of buying the tools is you will have them for other repairs. The book will also recommend a couple of special tools.
Torx bit or allen wrench- depends of model year of your truck. Used to remove the bolts that hold the caliper in place.
Brake compressor- used to push the piston back in, since your buying new calipers, you won't need it this time.
Brake bleed kit- I prefer the self bleeding kit.
Post up any questions you have and we can answer them.
How about we do this.
Your adding brake fluid once per week? You HAVE a leak. The only cure is fixing it, and the only way to fix it is replace the worn out parts. Rare to see a "puddle" of any size under the truck unless you pump the brake while stopped. Your loosing brake fluid while driving. The brake light is coming on to tell you you are low on brake fluid. It sounds like your trouble is the front brakes. Since you seem to have some basic knowledge, get a Haynes manual, new/rebuilt calipers (both sides, pads might come with them), brake pads if they don't come with the calipers, new brake hoses (both sides), pads, rotors, brake bleeding tool, brake grease, and brake cleaner. I gather you have some basic tools. If not, you can buy them, or pay someone about the same amount of money to do the work. The benefit of buying the tools is you will have them for other repairs. The book will also recommend a couple of special tools.
Torx bit or allen wrench- depends of model year of your truck. Used to remove the bolts that hold the caliper in place.
Brake compressor- used to push the piston back in, since your buying new calipers, you won't need it this time.
Brake bleed kit- I prefer the self bleeding kit.
Post up any questions you have and we can answer them.
#13
Join Date: Dec 2005
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If you have a leaking cv joint? I truly think you drove through a puddle. (comic relief) Unless the front drive (Seal) or a brake line is busted/leaking? The CV boot needs replaced asap, or the cv joint will self destruct. You may be able to use it for a while longer by replacing the boot if the joint is not damaged.
A really convenient thing to do is reach down and get your finger wet in that puddle. What is the substance dripping from the car? Is it fluid from the front drive unit? Is it sprayed brake fluid? Is a rubber/metal line sitting around with a hole in it? Is it the joint between metal line and brake hose loose? If you want advice; IDENTIFY the substance. If you want advice; IDENTIFY the source.
Take the car to the nearest car wash that uses high pressure spray and clean the area. This will help you find the problem. First step I always take. I have a high pressure cleaner right here.
What if its a gas line problem, what if you leak gasoline and it causes low pressure?? Waiting to hear about the car catching on fire is not what I am into.
A really convenient thing to do is reach down and get your finger wet in that puddle. What is the substance dripping from the car? Is it fluid from the front drive unit? Is it sprayed brake fluid? Is a rubber/metal line sitting around with a hole in it? Is it the joint between metal line and brake hose loose? If you want advice; IDENTIFY the substance. If you want advice; IDENTIFY the source.
Take the car to the nearest car wash that uses high pressure spray and clean the area. This will help you find the problem. First step I always take. I have a high pressure cleaner right here.
What if its a gas line problem, what if you leak gasoline and it causes low pressure?? Waiting to hear about the car catching on fire is not what I am into.
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