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Old April 30th, 2011, 10:43 PM   #1
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So I got in my car today and the brake pedal went to the floor with no resistance. I checked my MC and it is pumping fluid. Does this mean I must bleed my brakes? Thanks for the help
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Old April 30th, 2011, 10:54 PM   #2
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Check for leaking brake fluid. My gf's stang did the same thing, a rusty brakeline broke, good thing we were only a half mile from her house
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Old April 30th, 2011, 11:03 PM   #3
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I don't see any fluid leaking from anywhere
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Look inside your rims from the backside for fluid, especially the rear ones. The wheel cylinder seals are known problems on these cars.
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Hmmmm...still I don't see any fluid. Even behind the wheels
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Check your master cylinder. Might be shot, also check your vacume lines going to the unit.
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Have you been working out your legs
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Remove the wheels and look for leaks at the calipers in the front and wheel cylinders in the back. Check all brake lines from the MC to the tire they go to. If you don't see any fluid at all you should be able to pump up the brakes to build pressure. If you can't do this I'd replace the MC and brake booster (might as well replace both) and then bleed the brakes.
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Old May 1st, 2011, 11:46 AM   #9
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Ill try this today. Thanks guys. Ill keep you updated
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