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The contact owns a 1999 Buick Century. While driving 15 mph, the contact experienced brake loss when he depressed the brake pedal. He applied the brakes a second time and the vehicle was able to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the brake lines were corroded and losing fluid. The current mileage was 53,809 and failure mileage was 53,500.
Driving to work, my brake pedal began to get soft but I made it to work safely. At work, I popped the hood a found the brake reservoir was empty. I had not noticed any leaks on my driveway before so I was confused at this leakage. I was able to refill the reservior and tested my brakes at lunch and they seemed better. But before driving home I noticed there was a puddle under the car. I drove home, with my brakes getting softer at each brake application. Once home the leaking continued. The source of the leaks is the brake lines rusting. Upon further investigation, the fuel vapor lines are also rusting through and leaking. Rusting brake and fuel lines should not happen. I think there is a manufactured part defect in these lines that is allowing them to rust.
- Okeana, OH, USA
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- Monroeville, PA, USA