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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 08:27 PM
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I have no drip but after driving the car for a hour to work then back, I look under the hood and noticing just a little brake fluid collecting on the outside of the brake fluid reservoir(On the top and around the lip of the outside). Does my cap need to be replaced, anyone else have this happen? My brake fluid level seems the same with no evidence of any major loss. Just annoying to wipe it off just to have it collect there again later. Oh, my brakes and system are stock on my 01 vert and my brakes work great with no loss of feel in the pedal or stopping performance.
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Try replacing the cap.
GM part # 22688449
Includes gasket.

If you want to take a chance & see if it's just the gasket.
Doorman Gasket part #42072
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Originally Posted by bumble-z
Try replacing the cap.
GM part # 22688449
Includes gasket.

If you want to take a chance & see if it's just the gasket.
Doorman Gasket part #42072
Appreciate the advice, I will most likely get a new cap and gasket just to be safe.
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