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Rabs Valve Leaking!!! Need Help

CCSUREP

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New Haven, Connecticut
Year, Model & Trim Level
93 XL
I really need some help! MY ex has been leaking brake fulid. I notied a puddle right under the driver side just after the tire. I was finally able to jack it up today, and saw that the fluid was comming from the RABS VALVE on the drivers side frame rail. It looks like it is missing a plug or something because the fluid is comming from an opening from the back of the valve. Is there supposed to be a plug there? Is there anything I can do? Thank you for any help.
 






I'm Not sure (my '93 has 4 wheel antilock and doesn't have the RABS in the frame rail. Anyway make sure you max out the brake fluid in the Master Cyclinder to prevent it from running dry (introducing air into the system). Get a helper and have them step on the brake as you watch the area to really see whats going on (obviously wear eye protection). If you have a tiny leak (pin hole size) the pressure from the brake system (only when the brakes are applied) will force the fluid out like a squirt gun.
 






thanks, I will have to do that, yeah the valve is located up about a foot on the drivers side frame rail from the fuel filter. I keep adding brake fluid to keep the air out. everything else seem fine in the system. It just leaks fluid?????
 






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