OBD-II code · Chassis
C05B0 Brake Hydraulic Circuit C Leak
Pressure loss in brake hydraulic circuit C.
Is it safe to drive with C05B0?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyBrake fluid leak in circuit C
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 C
Related codes
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- C05B3Brake Booster Temperature Sensor C Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.