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Old 02-07-11, 10:03 PM
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Was driving tonight and the brake pedal went to the floor when I attempted to stop. Then there was a noise from the rear driver side. I got out to check and saw there was brake fluid leaking. Is it possibly a hose or is there a cylinder on the rear. Anybody else deal with this before. Thanks..
Old 02-07-11, 10:26 PM
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Might be wise to inspect the others since you have to replace the obvious one.

Easy unscrew replace job. Although depending on how many turns, on other cars I've also removed the caliper as to not get the hose all twisted. Haven't done this to ours yet.
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bleeding will be involved,since u have abs i hope u know what u r doing. also i would think a hose is the culprit here unless the pads are so worn that the piston came out of the caliper..if thats the case shame on u for not inspecting ur brakes sooner
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that mustve been scary.
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mine did that when we first bought it........ caliper fell off left rear., heard tatink tink haha and then this thud and then the brake light came on and the pedal went to the floor.. bought a new caliper and checked all the other bolts
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