# Random Break Leak, and Trickle Charger? **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [February 19, 2008, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-break-leak-and-trickle-charger/113317 "2008-02-19T15:29:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![I\_Drift\_PC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/c67d28/32.png) [@I\_Drift\_PC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/I_Drift_PC)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2008, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-break-leak-and-trickle-charger/113317/1 "2008-02-19T15:29:34Z")
So I started my car and back it into the driveway as I do every couple of days, realizing that my brake pedal is going to the floor, I yanked the E-Brake. Looking infront of my car I see a puddle of brake fluid out of my garage aka it just happened as I was backing it out. I have no idea how/why this happened. When I bought the car it was driven to my house, but hasnt left the driveway since- it’s been a month now. I would look under myself but I don’t have a jack that will fit under and its a little too cold to be screwing around with my car, considering i have a tranny leak to fix as well, I hope this isn’t normal in 240s lol. Secondly, I was wondering if leaving a trickle charger hooked up to the battery would do any harm, I have a car alarm and it kills the battery if I don’t turn the car on for about 2 weeks. ---
**Author:** ![hipsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/df705f/32.png) [@hipsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/hipsi)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2008, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-break-leak-and-trickle-charger/113317/2 "2008-02-19T15:31:48Z")
Does your charger allow for auto shut off? ---
**Author:** ![I\_Drift\_PC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/c67d28/32.png) [@I\_Drift\_PC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/I_Drift_PC)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2008, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-break-leak-and-trickle-charger/113317/3 "2008-02-19T15:36:49Z")
Yezzir. ---
**Author:** ![Flashpoint-Matt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a87d85/32.png) [@Flashpoint-Matt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Flashpoint-Matt)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2008, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-break-leak-and-trickle-charger/113317/4 "2008-02-19T15:44:55Z")
In regards to your brake system problem it sounds like your hydraulic brake lines need to be replaced. In regards to your battery draining, it sounds like either you have a decent drain on the electrical system or you have a battery thats on the way out. You can use a trickle charger and that should be able to maintain power within your battery, but I would say check your CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) after you take the car for a bit of a drive. If they are significantly below the advertised CCA on the battery itself it may be time to replace the battery. ---
**Author:** ![Flashpoint-Matt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a87d85/32.png) [@Flashpoint-Matt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Flashpoint-Matt)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2008, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-break-leak-and-trickle-charger/113317/5 "2008-02-19T15:47:23Z")
If your car is in a driveable state you can bring it by my shop and I can tell you what the problem is at no charge. I am located at the corner of Keele & Steeles in north york, if you live a distance away and your brakes are completely toast I wouldn’t recommend driving it though. If you want more details or need more information PM me. In any event, goodluck with your situation. ---
**Author:** ![I\_Drift\_PC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/c67d28/32.png) [@I\_Drift\_PC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/I_Drift_PC)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2008, 5:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/random-break-leak-and-trickle-charger/113317/6 "2008-02-21T17:28:15Z")
Ah,the car is not driveable. Thanks alot though, I appreciate your offer to help. I guess now would be a good time to do a 300zx swap.