C0049

Brake Fluid Level

Severity

🔴 High

Approx. repair cost

$6–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Brake light is on
Reduced braking performance
Brake fluid leaks under the car

Causes

Brake fluid leak
Brake pad wear
Malfunction of the brake fluid level sensor
Damage to the sensor wiring harness

How to Fix

Check the brake fluid level
Inspect the brake system for leaks
Check the condition of the brake pads
Test the liquid calcultor torus level sensor and its circuit
Replace sensor or fix leak

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