Catastrophic ABS/Brake Failure

XJ40
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I had a catastrophic ABS failure during a torrential downpour at about 6:00 PM today.
Something “Popped” and blew brake fluid all over the engine bay. The reservoir is 100% empty.
To be sure I haven’t had an opportunity to check for a failure,
My question is; in common experience what has been the most common failure the results in a complete emptying of the brake fluid reservoir coating all the surrounding engine bay in brake fluid?

Thanks,
Roger.

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Never heard of this happening, has the sphere destroyed itself?

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Appears to be in good condition. My plan is to
Fill the reservoir with brake fluid, start the car and watch for leaks…?

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The problem was the accumulator “O” ring.
As soon as the system began to pressurize brake fluid shot out from the “O” ring like :scream:
New “O” ring all’s well, may have to bleed the brakes. Won’t be the first time🇺🇸

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Well at least I was in the right area :v:

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I’ve never had a problem with that O ring in 12 years, 2 cars and the better part of 200K miles.
In any case it was a cheap and easy repair. The system will not have to be bled, no warning light and operation is spot on.