OBD-II code · Chassis

C055D Brake Hydraulic Circuit B Leak

Brake Hydraulic Circuit B Leak: a leak has been detected in this brake-hydraulic circuit, which reduces braking pressure. Safety-critical.

Is it safe to drive with C055D?

The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.

Common causes

  • Most likelyBrake fluid leak in circuit B

Symptoms

  • ABS warning light on
  • ESC/stability control deactivated
  • Possible reduced brake assist
  • Speedometer may behave erratically

Repair at a glance

Difficulty
Hard
DIY friendly
Best left to a mechanic
Typical labour
1–6 h
Emissions test
Usually unaffected
Parts involved
Brake Circuit B

Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.