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Diagnostic reference · C055E

C055E

Brake Hydraulic Circuit A Leak

System
Chassis control (C code)
Lamp
Chassis Warning Light
Category
Chassis

What it means

C055E means Brake Hydraulic Circuit A Leak.

Check these first

  • A leaking brake line or fitting in hydraulic circuit A
  • A failed seal in a caliper or wheel cylinder on circuit A
  • Fluid loss at the ABS hydraulic control unit seal for circuit A
  • A cracked brake hose at the circuit A wheel end
  • A worn master cylinder seal feeding circuit A

What to do next

  1. Check the brake fluid level and look for a low fluid warning
  2. Inspect circuit A lines, hoses and fittings for wet fluid or staining
  3. Pressure test hydraulic circuit A to find the leak point
  4. Repair or replace the leaking line, hose or seal in circuit A
  5. Bleed hydraulic circuit A and refill with the correct fluid
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.