Brake Line

Inspect the brake tubes under the vehicle for damage and proper routing. Check the front and rear brake hoses for any signs of damage, cracking or softening. The hose fittings must be tight without signs of leakage.

If signs of leakage are not present but the brake master cylinder is definitely low, it is possible that evidence of fluid leakage may have been washed off by rain or snow because brake fluid is water soluble. To determine if a leak exists, proceed as follows:
a. Refill the system
b. Bleed the system
c. Apply the brakes several times
d. Examine the system to verify that the reservoir level is actually dropping
e. Locate and correct the external leak