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Old Jan 1, 2016 | 3:22 PM
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My brakes go down to the floor. I have replaced the brake cylinder that was leaking. But it is still leaking from the exact same spot. Ive checked all other brakes and hoses, there are no leaks elsewhere. Please help.
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Old Jan 1, 2016 | 4:22 PM
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Make, model, year may help us and pictures are always nice.
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Old Jan 1, 2016 | 5:32 PM
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is the leak at the line into the back of the wheel cylinder or past the pistons seals?

the line would indicate a possible problem with the flare in the line, the seals would indicate a bad replacement part.
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Old Jan 11, 2016 | 4:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Rednucleus
Make, model, year may help us and pictures are always nice.
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2005 base model 2.2 ecotec sedan
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Old Jan 11, 2016 | 4:35 PM
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Originally Posted by tech2
is the leak at the line into the back of the wheel cylinder or past the pistons seals?

the line would indicate a possible problem with the flare in the line, the seals would indicate a bad replacement part.
Not at the line. Would replacing the wheel cylinder again fix it since the part is bad?
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Old Jan 11, 2016 | 7:12 PM
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if you pull the rubber dust covers back and fluid is in there; the piston seals are nfg...replace the wheel cylinder.
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