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Old January 1st, 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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Make, model, year may help us and pictures are always nice.
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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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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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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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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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