What to Do If You Have a MAZDA3 Brake Fluid Leak

If you notice a puddle of yellow-brownish fluid around your tires, or maybe your brakes have started to feel weak, or the pedal drops to the floor, then it may be time to get your brakes checked. These are all signs of a Mazda3 brake fluid leak and that it’s not safe to drive your vehicle until you visit Medlin Mazda for repairs.

What is Brake Fluid?

Your brakes are a closed hydraulic system that uses hydraulic brake fluid to put equal pressure on your brake pads when you depress the brake pedal. Brake fluid eliminates any air in the system that can create inconsistent pressure, leading to air bubbles and inefficient use of your brakes.

Since brakes are a closed system that all use brake fluid any malfunctioning part has the potential to cause a brake fluid leak.

Major Signs of Brake Fluid Leaks

• Brake Warning Light: this warning light is used for multiple brake issues, including a fluid leak.
• Fluid Under Your Car: brake fluid is see-through and has a color that’s between yellow and brown. You’ll find it under the wheels or directly behind the vehicle depending on the location of the leak.
• Squishy Brakes: if there feels like a drop in pressure, try pumping your brakes several times to remove excess air. If that doesn’t do the trick, then you likely have a fluid leak.
• Brake Pedal Falls to Floor: this will happen due to a major leakage causing a massive drop in pressure. You will likely not have any brake function if this happens.

Contact Medlin MAZDA in Wilson Immediately for Brake Fluid Leak Repair

If you think your Mazda3 has a brake leak, then you’ll need to schedule service as soon as possible. It may not be safe to drive your Mazda3, so contact Medlin Mazda to arrange a tow to our service center. The service technicians at our dealership are happy to help you with your Mazda3 hatchback in and around Wilson, NC. Medlin Mazda We’ll get you patched up and ready to go in no time!