Well, I was driving along today and my brakes totally went out, pedal to the floor. Thing is there are no leaks, the resevoir is up to max. I have heard a few things, Brake Booster, Master Cylinder, and rear shoes. Anyone experience this before, or have any ideas????
Jason
USACi =>146.9db
14.88 @ 90.73MPH =>GM Charger, Motor Mounts, Catback exhaust
When you pump the pedal a few times does it return to normal height, and then are the brakes good enough for like one or two stops?
- 2004 Cavalier - 124k, owned since new
No, the pedal just goes right to the floor.
Jason
USACi =>146.9db
14.88 @ 90.73MPH =>GM Charger, Motor Mounts, Catback exhaust
Do you have fluid in the car by any chance? Any puddles under the car near the tires?
Sounds like a master cylinder to me, but try bleeding the brakes first. Usually when your fluid is toast it will still work if you pump the pedal.
Just a quick question about your original post.............how fast were you going & how did you get it stopped???
I recently had to change my rear wheel cylinders due to leaks to pass state inspection , but in the process had a line rust through & break while my foot was pushing down the pedal..that sucked a ton of air back in that I can't seem to get out...............going to try the " mityvac" next.
When that line broke , the pedal went straight to the floor.
