ABS modulator cap leaking

[blind_peach]

So I ended up finding out what is causing my CB7 to leak brake fluid and it happens to be the ABS modulator. I know I can do an ABS delete and that'd fix it but I don't have the sources to get that done and stuff. I was wondering if I removed the fuses for the ABS system would that stop the system from taking brake fluid from the brake system, therefore stopping the leak?

[NH-503P-3]

By your cap leaking do you mean your modulator is overflowing or is the reservoir cracked? Is your abs light on? Have you bled the brakes or abs modulator? It might be easier fixed than just removed.

[Bunta]

There really isn't a good reason to delete your abs, if you can either repair or replace the part in question.

[blind_peach]

The abs reservoir is overflowing. I realized that after posting, my bad. My father suggested the idea that the cap was causing the leak. But as I look around the abs modulator area, I see a whole bunch of brake fluid eating paint damage (my aem intake has it's paint peeling off ). In all honesty, I don't want to delete it, but I've read the DIY for repairing an abs modulator and holy cow, I'd rather tear shit up haha

[sonikaccord]

The ABS system doesn't "take" fluid from the conventional system. That's the reason it has it's own reservoir.

You may just need another o-ring for the reservoir. It may not be a difficult repair. Time to get dirty my friend.

[blind_peach]

If it isn't taking fluid from the computer conventional system then why do I constantly have to refill brake fluid in the master cylinder?

[NH-503P-3]

Do you have your abs light on? Start with that first. If not I would bleed your abs and then brakes. These are easy things to do. Get one of those simple self bleeder units at the auto parts store and I can walk you through bleeding your abs. If your abs light is on I can walk you through reading that too. I've had every dash light on in my car and fixed all of them. These cars can seem complicated sometimes but after 24 yrs there's a diy for just about every problem lol.

[blind_peach]

The ABS light is on but its only becacuse I removed the fuses to see if that would solve the problem. And I realized just now that I left those fuse back home so I won't be able to get them until the weekend. I appreciate the help. I think I may try bleeding the system first, but I will do that on Friday

[NH-503P-3]

Yeah no prob. When you put your fuses back in wait a few miles to see if the abs light comes on. Then we read it to see if you have some problem like "pump over run" which is common but fixable or a sensor out etc. if all is well then I would definitely bleed that abs. Some nasty stuff could spew out of those lines if it hasn't been done in a long time. Mine were awful. The brake lines as well.

[blind_peach]

When I think about it, I can only imagine what's going to come out of the brake system after bleeding them. I'll try to work on them this Friday hopefully