Where does brake fluid leak from?
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Brake fluid can leak from the following locations: 1. Brake hose rupture (leakage occurs between the brake pump and the hose). The brake hose is the component that connects the brake pump to the brake caliper. When the brake pedal is pressed, brake fluid is transmitted through the hose to the caliper piston, which then pushes the brake pads against the brake disc to create braking force. If the brake hose ruptures, it will inevitably lead to fluid leakage. 2. Damaged sealing O-ring (leakage occurs at the O-ring). Brake fluid is highly corrosive. Although sealing O-rings are designed to resist this, they will degrade over time, reducing their sealing effectiveness and leading to fluid leakage. 3. Loose or damaged hose screw (leakage occurs at the brake fluid drain hole). The hose screw is used to seal the brake fluid inside the hose. If the hose screw becomes damaged, it will naturally result in fluid leakage.