We are having to put brake fluid in everyday or the brakes won't work. The brake pads never gave any warning signs of being low. What is the problem?

Asked by Siddiq Feb 03, 2014 at 12:04 PM about the 2004 Ford Explorer XLT V6 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

3 Answers

it's gettin' out somewhere...probably the caliper seals or the wheel cylinder seals...pull back the wheel cylinder with a "hook tool" to see that it is leaking...replace the leakin' part~ could you narrow it down to the front or rear braking circuits?...all you have to do is LOOK where the leak is....park on top of a piece of cardboard...or put an old soda case under each wheel to find the leak~

2 people found this helpful.
6,565

most likely a rusted break line leaking that much.. a caliper or wheel cylinder don't leak that fast it might would pull or maybe even lock upa wheel but not leak that fast... fill it up fluid and have someone push the break pedal while the other looks under and around for drips or wet spots getting bigger.. hope this help

1 people found this helpful.
73,310

If it is leaking at any wheel it will be easily seen. Fluid will be all over the backside of the tire. Visually check the brake lines then the master cylinder area. It's going to be somewhere.

Your Answer:

Explorer

Looking for a Used Explorer in your area?

CarGurus has 63,531 nationwide Explorer listings starting at $1,000.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2004 Ford Explorer

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    OJ
    Reputation
    30,840
  • #2
    TransAm77
    Reputation
    7,790
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    7,280
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Expedition
818 Great Deals out of 21,743 listings starting at $1,650
Used Ford F-150
5,994 Great Deals out of 126,603 listings starting at $1,995
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
2,516 Great Deals out of 47,901 listings starting at $800
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
1,010 Great Deals out of 19,509 listings starting at $2,500
Used Dodge Durango
736 Great Deals out of 20,048 listings starting at $1,880
Used Toyota Highlander
1,203 Great Deals out of 18,001 listings starting at $3,200
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,129 Great Deals out of 19,058 listings starting at $3,199
Used Honda Pilot
930 Great Deals out of 28,942 listings starting at $1,500
Used GMC Yukon
659 Great Deals out of 11,077 listings starting at $2,900
Used Ford Escape
2,318 Great Deals out of 45,323 listings starting at $971
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
4,096 Great Deals out of 130,848 listings starting at $2,744
Used Nissan Pathfinder
532 Great Deals out of 19,909 listings starting at $1,495

Used Cars for Sale

2024 Ford Explorer For Sale
3 Great Deals out of 31,077 listings starting at $28,319
2023 Ford Explorer For Sale
227 Great Deals out of 10,072 listings starting at $23,855
2022 Ford Explorer For Sale
287 Great Deals out of 3,307 listings starting at $18,500
2021 Ford Explorer For Sale
475 Great Deals out of 5,518 listings starting at $15,200
2020 Ford Explorer For Sale
378 Great Deals out of 3,521 listings starting at $13,900

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.