kevin

On Mon, 9 Jan 2006 18:30:22 -0500, "Joe S." <anon@mous.com> wrote:

>Check carefully to see if you are losing brake fluid. First place to look
>is at the ABS pump. It's a shiny metal block with lots of funny-shaped
>steel tubes running in and out of it. I had a 1993 Nissan Maxima that was
>doing the same thing -- I did not see any brake fluid leaks but found a
>small puddle on top of the wheel well, underneath the ABS pump. The pump
>was leaking, fluid was collecting on top of the wheel well, and nothing was
>dripping onto the ground -- which is where I was looking.
>
>Hope it's not the ABS pump because, on the Nissan at least, it's a dealer
>fix and a lot of $$$$ ($800.00 or so as I recall).


I cant seem to find the ABS pump, however I am losing brake fluid. I
replaced the fluid and still the truck's brakes are dangerously poor.
There aren't any visible signs of leakage (puddles etc..) so I've come
to the conclusion it must be the master cynlinder. There are still
some other things I need to check to make sure (including the ABS
pump) before I try to replace the master cynlinder and any advice
anyone might have is definetly appreciated.

One good thing, according to NAPA a rebuilt master cylinder
(w/lifetime warranty) is about $50, so at least money wise I may luck
out.