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Slow Brake Fluid leak

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by smokint, Sep 2, 2024.

  1. Sep 2, 2024 at 4:26 PM
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    smokint

    smokint [OP] New Member

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    Had complete brake fluid bleed and flush done last year at 85K at dealer. Since then, every 4 months or so I’ve had to add fluid, cuz brake light comes on, and reservoir at minimum. Been too lazy to track it down, but today I crawled underneath

    Driver rear:
    IMG_3445.jpg

    Passenger rear :
    IMG_3446.jpg

    The bleeder nut was loose, could turn it with my fingers…tightened it up…I hope this was the problem
    IMG_3455.jpg
     
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  2. Sep 2, 2024 at 5:09 PM
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    MadMaxCanon

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    Too many, but not enough....
    Looks like you nailed it down. I'd bet that was it.
     
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  3. Sep 3, 2024 at 12:48 AM
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    pvn.beluga

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    Looks like you found the problem. Have you checked the fronts as well? And all rubber hoses to ensure nothing is cracked/fraying?
     
  4. Sep 3, 2024 at 1:21 AM
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    smokint

    smokint [OP] New Member

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    Yes, thank you…Front brakes look fine, couldn’t find anymore wet spots…brakes seem to work ok…Had new rotors and pads all the way around at 65K (I’m at 100k now)…I do a lot of my own maintenance, but don’t have the confidence or expertise to do the brakes and feel good about it. But if they didn’t tighten this, maybe I should try doing it myself
    :D
     
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