Need Help With My Brakes

crappy_head · January 9th, 2008, 09:51 PM

i lost my caliper on the the highway cuz the 2 bolts fell off. now i got the bots and installed new line on the caliper that fell off (caliper was in good condition) and everything is installed and i go to bleed the brakes in the proper order and ive done it twice and nothing. i get no brake pressure. also all 4 brakes pads are engaged and when i put in 1st and and give some gas (car is on blocks) i hear screatching in the rear cuz the brakes are engaged (parking brake off). what have i done wrong?
come on i need my stanger for school!

Mustang RacR94 · January 9th, 2008, 10:38 PM

maybe got a bunch of air in the abs, not sure really what else to say, if you got air in the abs, you need to take it somewhere to get bleed you prob dont have the available tools for that, but how the hell did it fall off, those bolts shouldnt have just fallen out thats not usual at all

crappy_head · January 9th, 2008, 10:45 PM

i felt the 2 blots hitting the under the car. stoped looked and everything was ok so i kept driving and the next time i hit the brakes i heard a big bang and then lost all brake pressure and had to use the E brake.

Mustang RacR94 · January 9th, 2008, 10:52 PM

hmmmm, i c well sh** happens, but i cant really say much, ill ask these guys i know that know pretty much everything off the top of there heads, so if no one answers by tomorrow night ill let ya know

workinprogress · January 9th, 2008, 10:59 PM

sounds like a bunch of air in the lines, bleed the master cyllinder and keep checking the brake fluid while your bleeding them. you know the order, and you need another set of hands to do it right.

C MY 4D · January 9th, 2008, 11:03 PM

Sounds like the master cyl is screwed.... when you push the pedal to the floor like what prolly happened when you went to stop it rips the seals in it.

crappy_head · January 9th, 2008, 11:06 PM

so do i need to buy anything?

68 dlxcoupe · January 9th, 2008, 11:07 PM

agreed, when you get air in your master cylinder is destroys the cup seals in there so they stay engaged halfway or whatever they got stuck at. Being that the mustang is a front rear split system. I'd have to agree with C. New master cylinder time

C MY 4D · January 9th, 2008, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by crappy_head

so do i need to buy anything?

yeah a master cyl more than likely...... have someone push the brake pedal and loosen the line that runs the front brakes.... see if you have pressure. If not try to find a friend that can vacuum bleed them.

crappy_head · January 9th, 2008, 11:12 PM

when i bleed them i get nice clear stream coming out all 4 lines. my buddy pumps 5 times when the line is disconnected. then on the 5th he leaves it engaged and i screw it back on. we go from RR, LR, RF, LF.

C MY 4D · January 9th, 2008, 11:14 PM

you are doing it correctly but I am willing to bet the master cyl is bleeding off the pressure...

crappy_head · January 9th, 2008, 11:16 PM

im trying to find a site that will sell one and no luck!!!

C MY 4D · January 9th, 2008, 11:18 PM

While we find your parts, please enter your ZIP Code at PartsAmerica.com

crappy_head · January 9th, 2008, 11:20 PM

damn 60$ is a lot when your broke

crappy_head · January 9th, 2008, 11:21 PM

damn 60$ is a lot when your broke!

C MY 4D · January 9th, 2008, 11:23 PM

don't forget the core charge.....

crappy_head · January 9th, 2008, 11:28 PM

hardhitter · January 10th, 2008, 01:30 AM

Did you bleed the master cylinder? There should be 2 places that need bleeding on it I think. I had no pressure at all in my brakes until I did that.

crappy_head · January 10th, 2008, 09:15 AM

how do i bleed the master cylinder?

68 dlxcoupe · January 10th, 2008, 10:21 AM

STOP!!!! DON'T BUY ANYTHING!!!!!! if your car is on blocks and you have traction control the ABS will engage because the front wheels arent moving therefore the PCM thinks the rear wheels are breaking traction. Try testing the breaks while driving if its possible.

I had a brainfart last night sorrybout the possible misinformation.

January 9th, 2008, 09:51 PM	#1
crappy_head Regular 2001 GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manati, Puerto Rico Posts: 474 iTrader: 0 reviews	Need Help With My Brakes i lost my caliper on the the highway cuz the 2 bolts fell off. now i got the bots and installed new line on the caliper that fell off (caliper was in good condition) and everything is installed and i go to bleed the brakes in the proper order and ive done it twice and nothing. i get no brake pressure. also all 4 brakes pads are engaged and when i put in 1st and and give some gas (car is on blocks) i hear screatching in the rear cuz the brakes are engaged (parking brake off). what have i done wrong? come on i need my stanger for school! __________________ HP 401 TQ 380 \| Vortech V-2 SQ Intercooled \| 410 Gears \|Accufab 75mm TB \| UPR O/R X Pipe \| Flowmaster 40s Eibach Sportline Springs \| Steeda U&L Rear Arms \| Subframe Connectors \| Steeda Sport Shifter

January 9th, 2008, 10:38 PM	#2
Mustang RacR94 MM Fanatic 99 cobra N/A Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 3,170 iTrader: 0 reviews	brakes maybe got a bunch of air in the abs, not sure really what else to say, if you got air in the abs, you need to take it somewhere to get bleed you prob dont have the available tools for that, but how the hell did it fall off, those bolts shouldnt have just fallen out thats not usual at all __________________ 99 Cobra 03 Cobra motor AFCO H/E Pulley JLT CAI BBK L/T off road H/steeda catback SCT MAF Tune 03 cobra pumps HVGC

January 9th, 2008, 10:45 PM	#3
crappy_head Regular 2001 GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manati, Puerto Rico Posts: 474 iTrader: 0 reviews	i felt the 2 blots hitting the under the car. stoped looked and everything was ok so i kept driving and the next time i hit the brakes i heard a big bang and then lost all brake pressure and had to use the E brake. __________________ HP 401 TQ 380 \| Vortech V-2 SQ Intercooled \| 410 Gears \|Accufab 75mm TB \| UPR O/R X Pipe \| Flowmaster 40s Eibach Sportline Springs \| Steeda U&L Rear Arms \| Subframe Connectors \| Steeda Sport Shifter

January 9th, 2008, 10:52 PM	#4
Mustang RacR94 MM Fanatic 99 cobra N/A Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 3,170 iTrader: 0 reviews	brakes hmmmm, i c well sh** happens, but i cant really say much, ill ask these guys i know that know pretty much everything off the top of there heads, so if no one answers by tomorrow night ill let ya know __________________ 99 Cobra 03 Cobra motor AFCO H/E Pulley JLT CAI BBK L/T off road H/steeda catback SCT MAF Tune 03 cobra pumps HVGC

January 9th, 2008, 11:03 PM	#6
C MY 4D Billy Weston 2003 Cobra 11.14@124.36 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 4,806 iTrader: 8 reviews	Sounds like the master cyl is screwed.... when you push the pedal to the floor like what prolly happened when you went to stop it rips the seals in it. __________________ TT Build in progress....... Need work done to your car for a great price in Hampton Roads? Shoot me a PM.

January 9th, 2008, 11:06 PM	#7
crappy_head Regular 2001 GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manati, Puerto Rico Posts: 474 iTrader: 0 reviews	so do i need to buy anything? __________________ HP 401 TQ 380 \| Vortech V-2 SQ Intercooled \| 410 Gears \|Accufab 75mm TB \| UPR O/R X Pipe \| Flowmaster 40s Eibach Sportline Springs \| Steeda U&L Rear Arms \| Subframe Connectors \| Steeda Sport Shifter

January 9th, 2008, 11:07 PM	#8
68 dlxcoupe Enthusiast 2004 Mach 1 13.30 @ 104.47 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 916 iTrader: 2 reviews	agreed, when you get air in your master cylinder is destroys the cup seals in there so they stay engaged halfway or whatever they got stuck at. Being that the mustang is a front rear split system. I'd have to agree with C. New master cylinder time __________________ EAGLE SCOUTS OR GTFO MyStangOpens (12:01:05 AM): honey nut for me

January 9th, 2008, 11:12 PM	#10
crappy_head Regular 2001 GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manati, Puerto Rico Posts: 474 iTrader: 0 reviews	when i bleed them i get nice clear stream coming out all 4 lines. my buddy pumps 5 times when the line is disconnected. then on the 5th he leaves it engaged and i screw it back on. we go from RR, LR, RF, LF. __________________ HP 401 TQ 380 \| Vortech V-2 SQ Intercooled \| 410 Gears \|Accufab 75mm TB \| UPR O/R X Pipe \| Flowmaster 40s Eibach Sportline Springs \| Steeda U&L Rear Arms \| Subframe Connectors \| Steeda Sport Shifter

January 9th, 2008, 11:14 PM	#11
C MY 4D Billy Weston 2003 Cobra 11.14@124.36 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 4,806 iTrader: 8 reviews	you are doing it correctly but I am willing to bet the master cyl is bleeding off the pressure... __________________ TT Build in progress....... Need work done to your car for a great price in Hampton Roads? Shoot me a PM.

January 9th, 2008, 11:16 PM	#12
crappy_head Regular 2001 GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manati, Puerto Rico Posts: 474 iTrader: 0 reviews	im trying to find a site that will sell one and no luck!!! __________________ HP 401 TQ 380 \| Vortech V-2 SQ Intercooled \| 410 Gears \|Accufab 75mm TB \| UPR O/R X Pipe \| Flowmaster 40s Eibach Sportline Springs \| Steeda U&L Rear Arms \| Subframe Connectors \| Steeda Sport Shifter

January 9th, 2008, 11:18 PM	#13
C MY 4D Billy Weston 2003 Cobra 11.14@124.36 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 4,806 iTrader: 8 reviews	While we find your parts, please enter your ZIP Code at PartsAmerica.com __________________ TT Build in progress....... Need work done to your car for a great price in Hampton Roads? Shoot me a PM.

January 9th, 2008, 11:20 PM	#14
crappy_head Regular 2001 GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manati, Puerto Rico Posts: 474 iTrader: 0 reviews	damn 60$ is a lot when your broke __________________ HP 401 TQ 380 \| Vortech V-2 SQ Intercooled \| 410 Gears \|Accufab 75mm TB \| UPR O/R X Pipe \| Flowmaster 40s Eibach Sportline Springs \| Steeda U&L Rear Arms \| Subframe Connectors \| Steeda Sport Shifter

January 9th, 2008, 11:21 PM	#15
crappy_head Regular 2001 GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manati, Puerto Rico Posts: 474 iTrader: 0 reviews	damn 60$ is a lot when your broke! __________________ HP 401 TQ 380 \| Vortech V-2 SQ Intercooled \| 410 Gears \|Accufab 75mm TB \| UPR O/R X Pipe \| Flowmaster 40s Eibach Sportline Springs \| Steeda U&L Rear Arms \| Subframe Connectors \| Steeda Sport Shifter

January 9th, 2008, 11:23 PM	#16
C MY 4D Billy Weston 2003 Cobra 11.14@124.36 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 4,806 iTrader: 8 reviews	don't forget the core charge..... __________________ TT Build in progress....... Need work done to your car for a great price in Hampton Roads? Shoot me a PM.

January 9th, 2008, 11:28 PM	#17
crappy_head Regular 2001 GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manati, Puerto Rico Posts: 474 iTrader: 0 reviews	__________________ HP 401 TQ 380 \| Vortech V-2 SQ Intercooled \| 410 Gears \|Accufab 75mm TB \| UPR O/R X Pipe \| Flowmaster 40s Eibach Sportline Springs \| Steeda U&L Rear Arms \| Subframe Connectors \| Steeda Sport Shifter

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January 10th, 2008, 01:30 AM	#18
hardhitter MM Fanatic 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,623 iTrader: 1 reviews	Did you bleed the master cylinder? There should be 2 places that need bleeding on it I think. I had no pressure at all in my brakes until I did that.

January 10th, 2008, 09:15 AM	#19
crappy_head Regular 2001 GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manati, Puerto Rico Posts: 474 iTrader: 0 reviews	how do i bleed the master cylinder? __________________ HP 401 TQ 380 \| Vortech V-2 SQ Intercooled \| 410 Gears \|Accufab 75mm TB \| UPR O/R X Pipe \| Flowmaster 40s Eibach Sportline Springs \| Steeda U&L Rear Arms \| Subframe Connectors \| Steeda Sport Shifter

January 10th, 2008, 10:21 AM	#20
68 dlxcoupe Enthusiast 2004 Mach 1 13.30 @ 104.47 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 916 iTrader: 2 reviews	STOP!!!! DON'T BUY ANYTHING!!!!!! if your car is on blocks and you have traction control the ABS will engage because the front wheels arent moving therefore the PCM thinks the rear wheels are breaking traction. Try testing the breaks while driving if its possible. I had a brainfart last night sorrybout the possible misinformation. __________________ EAGLE SCOUTS OR GTFO MyStangOpens (12:01:05 AM): honey nut for me

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