No brakes.. troubleshooting help please
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No brakes.. troubleshooting help please
I went to pull my car out of the garage for the spring time, and I have no brakes. There's little resistance when I press the pedal, and it just goes to the floor. Car does stop from very low speed with the pedal to the floor (does not slow until the pedal is on the floor, then abrupt stop). They were fine when I put it away, and there's no leaks on the garage floor. A new master cylinder was installed about 2 years ago. Pumping the pedal does nothing. This is an 87 (pre-anti lock) car. Where should I begin to look for troubleshooting? Thanks guys
Last edited by 01Silverstone; 05-04-2016 at 06:32 PM.
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Assuming you have no leaks and the system is full of fluid then the only thing it could be is the master cylinder.
I know you said it was replaced 2 years ago but the seals can go bad from sitting too long or dirt/contamination in the fluid.
The pedal is going to the floor because the seals are bad in the master cylinder and it is unable to generate the pressure needed for braking.
I have had 'newish" master cylinders go bad. It happens.
Mark
I know you said it was replaced 2 years ago but the seals can go bad from sitting too long or dirt/contamination in the fluid.
The pedal is going to the floor because the seals are bad in the master cylinder and it is unable to generate the pressure needed for braking.
I have had 'newish" master cylinders go bad. It happens.
Mark
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Are the rebuild kits any good, or should I just replace it- assuming that's the problem? Is it a difficult job for a novice?
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What does that indicate about the M/C?
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