1997 Ford Thunderbird Support Question
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Question posted by lep97go4 on March 2nd, 2015
97 Lx Anti-lock Brake System
My anti-lock brake system/traction assist is leaking brake fluid at the control unit. There are no longer any service parts available for this. It is operating fine, but leaks. If I knew which supply line from the master cylinder operated the front brakes, and which one operated the rear brakes, I would simply bypass the whole unit and eliminate it. Does the line coming from the rear of the master cyl. (closest to booster) operate the front brakes? Any suggestions?
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on March 10th, 2015 3:50 PM
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