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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 08:23 AM
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So I've been noticing a small puddle of fluid under my carport and I've had to add brake fluid ever 3-4 weeks. I can't exactly pinpoint where it's leaking from.

My rotors are moderately worn and I have hawk hp+ brake pads. My brakes squeak every now and then. Sometimes they will, sometimes they won't. It's usually closer to a complete stop. My pedal had pressure and stopping power is still going strong.

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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 08:55 AM
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Dont drive until its fixed
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 10:29 AM
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clutch fluid is brake fluid, so check your clutch master and slave cylinders. both have been known to leak.
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 10:58 AM
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Both seem leak free, do you think it might be a piston deal on a brake caliper?
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 11:30 AM
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apparently this is a common problem for s2000. i know many that were recalled for master cylinder break fluid leak. bring it to the dealer
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 11:45 AM
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park the car, see where the liquid accumulates on the floor, lift car and look with a light. should be easy to find
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 12:28 PM
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Look under your floor mat in the car also and see if there are any fluids in there
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by mykehunt
apparently this is a common problem for s2000. i know many that were recalled for master cylinder break fluid leak. bring it to the dealer
You just made up that false answer for no reason, didn't you?

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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by cjfrederick
Both seem leak free, do you think it might be a piston deal on a brake caliper?
Could be but then that puddle would be near the offending caliper for that wheel. Could also be a line with damage.
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by devildust
park the car, see where the liquid accumulates on the floor, lift car and look with a light. should be easy to find
seems like the most logical thing to do...
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