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Question posted by Anonymous-89149 on December 15th, 2012

1997 Ford Windstar Van Using All Of Brake Fluid Master Cylinder Cannot Find Lea

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Answer #1: Posted by quizonn on February 26th, 2013 8:02 AM
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it is leaking out of the back of the master cylinder, into the brake booster. When you remove the master cylinder, pump out the fluid with a shop vac or kerosene pump.

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 13

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