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Old May 4, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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Is it possible to brake tooooo hard? A lexus didn't have their lights on in the fg and i almost rear ended them but my EBC red stuff and locked up non ABS car saved my life. But now the brakes don't work. i was driving home and had no brakes at all, look and theres no fluid. i can see brake fluid on the front wheel. is it possible i blew a line? i have ss lines all around.
 
Old May 5, 2012 | 07:23 AM
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I would check the calipers. It is possible a seal inside the caliper let go.
The best thing to wash off the brake fluid is water. Clean off the area , dry it , fill fluid & see where it is leaking from. Or you can have someone apply the brakes while looking there your self. Just watch out for squirting brake fluid.
 
Old May 5, 2012 | 07:30 AM
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you think one of the piston seals is bad? I'm going to go take the front wheels off and see what i see.
 
Old May 5, 2012 | 11:16 AM
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Apply more fluid and see where it's leaking from. I would guess the connection at the caliper rather than the caliper itself. The S4 lines are banjo bolts, right? Let us know what you find.

BTW How do you like the Red Stuff?
 
Old May 5, 2012 | 11:40 AM
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s4 are the same as stock a4 no banjo.
turns out its the bleeder? idk how i tried two different ones and it still leaks, i guess i ruined the seat.

I love the reds i had greens before and the reds are amazing. stopped on a dime plenty of times, late braking galore.
 
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