O/T Ford Edge losing brake fluid

37chief · Nov 2, 2011

We have a 08 Ford Edge. About every couple months the brake light cones on, and I need to add brake fluid. I know as the pads wear the pistons in the calipers go in and fluid is needed to take up the space. I think every couple months is excessive. I don't see any fluid spots where the car is parked. Any thoughts? Stan

rustyfarmall · Nov 2, 2011

(quoted from post at 08:13:07 11/02/11) We have a 08 Ford Edge. About every couple months the brake light cones on, and I need to add brake fluid. I know as the pads wear the pistons in the calipers go in and fluid is needed to take up the space. I think every couple months is excessive. I don't see any fluid spots where the car is parked. Any thoughts? Stan

Used to see that happen on older vehicles occasionally. The actual leak was in the brake master cylinder, and the leaking fluid went into the vaccuum power brake booster, where it was then pulled into the engine and burned. A tell-tale sign was white smoke from the exhaust each time the brakes were applied, but that probably would not be noticeable with a catalytic convertor.

dpurvis1 · Nov 2, 2011

has to be going somewhere. you should never have to add fluid normaly. the amount displaced by wear is not that much. even if it were one fill would be enough, then when new pads put on it would force it out the cap.

hoof print · Nov 2, 2011

look below the master cylinder on the firewall. IF the master cylinder is leaking, that is where it will run out

hd6gtom · Nov 2, 2011

need to get it looked at asap

bobs old iron · Nov 2, 2011

as you look/trace all the lines and the calipers, any wetness will attract dust, also if the master cyl cap isn"t tight it can loose fluid, as stated with others, best to take to garage who can put pressure tester on it also to find leak...

bobs old iron · Nov 2, 2011

forgot to add, check to see if any warrenty is still is place to get repaired.

37chief · Nov 2, 2011

Warrenty expired three weeks ago. Stan

El Toro · Nov 2, 2011

They may still cover the repair. Hal

dhermesc · Nov 2, 2011

I have my doubts - especially on the brake system. I had enough trouble getting my local Ford dealer to fix thing that were under warranty.

I would not delay finding the leak, the ABS system puts a lot of pressure on brake lines and calipers.

Brad Buchanan · Nov 2, 2011

Sounds way too quick for normal brake wear. Best get it on a lift and go to work with a flashlight.

That fluid is going somewhere.

Brad

barnE · Nov 2, 2011

Maybe pads are about gone. Dave

Lamar Fudd · Nov 3, 2011

Listen to rustyfarmall. Had the exact same thing happen to me; couldn't figure out where the brake fluid was going and finlly the brake warning light came on- pressure difference in system. bowl closest to the booster was losing fluid into the booster.

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