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brake problem

Every couple of months I get on my forklift and it has no brakes. Under the lift will be a puddle of the brake fluid. What would cause the brake fluid to empty out of the bottom and why does it only do it every couple of months? There isn't a slow leak, it just all comes out at once... thanks for any help you can give... ADAM
  • Posted 7 Nov 2013 02:51
  • By ADAMW
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  • Utah, United States
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Since the fluid is in the center I would suspect a faulty master cyl. When the master cyl is empty- describe your filling/bleeding procedure.

I wold suspect that there's a leak which takes a month or so to empty out because of your low usage.
  • Posted 8 Nov 2013 01:13
  • By bbforks
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  • Pennsylvania, United States
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Usage is very low sometimes only once a week for 10-15 minutes... The fluid is more in the center of the machine.


Thank You for your response... ADAM
  • Posted 8 Nov 2013 00:13
  • By ADAMW
  • joined 7 Nov'13 - 2 messages
  • Utah, United States
What is the usage like on your lift (daily,monthly etc)? Is the brake fluid pool under one of the wheels or more in the center of the machine?
  • Posted 7 Nov 2013 22:47
  • By bbforks
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  • Pennsylvania, United States
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