[Classenigma]

I have had the Traction Disabled light/Brake warning light/Add Brake Fluid light/ABS light go on for the second time. A week ago I added a few hundred milliliters (6 or 7 oz.) of DOT3 and the lights/warnings went off. A week later same issue. Added another 200 ml (6 or 7 Oz.) of DOT3 and lights went out again.

Does this pace of leaking giving any hint of where the leak is in the brake system? The brakes work fine before and after adding fluid. There might be a slight scratchy noise in front right side when braking at freeway speed.

Thanks for any views.

 

[brougham]

If you're needing to add fluid regularely it's leaking somewhere. Have a look inside all the wheels and along the brake lines for any wet spots.

 

[basscatt]

you obviously have a leak somewhere -

you have been warned -

it is quite possible that the next time you go to put the brakes on -
the brake pedal goes all the way to the floor -
and you don't even slow down - much less stop -

you need to get the brake system inspected NOW -
it's not only YOUR life that could be at risk -
but also those on the road around you -

DON'T MESS WITH BRAKES -

 

[naif]

I had something similar happen to me - I got one warning (brake light and fluid low warning), I added some, life was OK for about a week.... then the rear crossover line mostly blew out (rust buildup) and I used the mechanical (parking/emergency) brake to get to safety. basscatt is right ... brakes are important - fix them...

Look for a sheen around a wheel - brake fluid makes an area look somewhat shiny. The fluid itself is not very slippery between fingers like oils.

 

[Classenigma]

My mechanic has had it for two days now and cannot locate the leak source. That is scary.

 

[MoistCabbage]

Has he checked if it's leaking into the brake booster?

 

[Mafiaman111]

i was gonna say check right under the driver side, nothing like having the ABS, Traction Control, Brake Light and Check engine light on and then bam brakes goes out happened to me when i first got my caddy

 

[Classenigma]

They found it was some pricey ABS thingamajig module. Dealer sold it for 2800 when available. Getting one at salvage for a quarter of that. Yeesh.

 

[MoistCabbage]

EBTCM - Electronic Brake and Traction Control Module.

The pump module can be replaced separately from the electronic module. It'll be cheaper buy just that.