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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 06:03 AM
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I got in my 2000 s40 1.9T and the brakes pushed very easily all the way to the floor then the brake light came on I checked my fluid it was low in the resevoir so I added some more. I went back to the car later to see a puddle of brake fluid under the car. I had my wife push the brakes so I could see where the leak was and it was shooting out near the pads. Has anyone had this problem? And can a simple hose replacement work?
 
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:29 AM
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You will have to pull the wheel and inspect and see if it is the hose or caliper.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:43 AM
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Thank you it is the front brake hose leaking at the fitting. I have one ordered from a parts store im in the middle of no where so it takes about a day for it to get here.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:59 AM
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Hopefully you get it soon and get it all fixed.
 
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