C055E
Brake Hydraulic Circuit A Leak
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
- Check the brake fluid level and look for a low fluid warning
- Inspect circuit A lines, hoses and fittings for wet fluid or staining
- Pressure test hydraulic circuit A to find the leak point
- Repair or replace the leaking line, hose or seal in circuit A
- Bleed hydraulic circuit A and refill with the correct fluid
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.