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Cat Lift Trucks (& Caterpillar) V50D:
Brakes and Hydraulics

I have a 1993 Cat forklift. It has a leaky hydraulic hose that leaves a puddle when parked for a while. Recently the brakes quit working pretty much all at once. I am mechanical however have never worked on forklifts. Are the brakes a separate fluid system from the hydraulics like on a car? I assume they are but why did the brakes fail? I have seen no sign of brake fluid leaking and have had trouble locating a master cylinder. Thanks in advance for any help.

Posted 29 May 2015 05:22
Discussion started by Morton
Indiana, United States

Thanks

Jake

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The serial # is A343181 Type A/LP. Thanks for the help.

Posted 29 May 2015 21:49
Reply by Morton
Indiana, United States

Thanks

Jake

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got a serial number?
is this an SA model?

Posted 29 May 2015 21:07
Reply by swoop223
North Carolina, United States

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Depending on the model, that could have a master cylinder that uses brake fluid or hydraulic oil. You have to find the master cylinder and if it has a hose attached to the filler cap, it uses oil.

Posted 29 May 2015 20:18
Reply by mrfixit
New York, United States

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