Brakes, then no brakes, now brakes?, scary moment..... |
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Brakes, then no brakes, now brakes?, scary moment..... |
jr91472 |
Aug 7 2004, 06:02 AM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
While driving the other day, all was fine. Suddenly the pedal goes to the floor! I pull over using the hand brake. I fool around in a open parking lot and the problem persist momentarily then suddenly dissappears. Now the brakes seem fine.
After limping home (with no more problems) I can see no obvious issues (i.e. plenty of brake fluid, no leaks or wetness anywhere including the m/c). Although, I am probably over due in replacing the brake fluid. Also, when I say the pedal went to the floor, it wasn't like I was stepping on air, but my braking power probably went down to about 25%. Clearly it is time for some brake work, but how much and where to start? Is it possible for the m/c to fail intermittently? signed lucky |
McMark |
Aug 7 2004, 10:32 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Replace your master cylinder. I had a friend roll his fully restored (interior was in for 8 hours) 60s Volvo PV544 down a cliff because the master cylinder went out. If the brakes were working fine and feeling fine and then magically disappeared, then I'd go directly to the master cylinder.
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