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Old 08-22-2011 | 11:12 AM
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Default Big brake fluid leak

1996 Honda accord DX wagon- 2.2L

Drove out yesterday and soon discovered no brake - Brake went directly to the floor. Managed to bring it back and refilled with DOT 4. Started the car and pressed the brake and I heard a hissing sound, looked under the car and noticed , a massive leak between the front and rear tires. Seems like the fluid all drained out.
What could have caused this? Rusted lines? What would it cost to fil. I have read in this forum about the accumulator - could that be it?


I just came back from a 800 mile drive and it would have been a terrible drive...
 
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Old 08-22-2011 | 12:55 PM
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What does the hole in the line look like? That would be the best way to figure out what went wrong. Jack it up and take a look.
 
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Old 08-22-2011 | 02:10 PM
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The accumulator is part of the ABS unit & that's not located under the middle of the car. From the location I'll predict a brake line corroded & burst.

Two brake lines & 3 fuel lines run underneath the car. They all have the same age in the same corrosion. You might want to replace them all otherwise you go through it all over again a couple more times.
 
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