Where did my brakes go?

Nightmare · February 6th, 2008, 08:34 PM

My brakes no longer work and I don't know why. I haven't been driving my car daily because it's winter here in Mn. and well, Mustangs don't mix well with winter roads. That being said, I do start the car about every week or so and take it for a short trip around the back roads to make sure everything works. I went out today to take it for a trip down the road and when I press the brake pedal it goes directly to the boards with no resistance at all. I checked the brake fluid and it was a bit low but nothing that raised any eyebrows. It worked fine last week and now nothing. I haven't been underneath it yet to check the brake lines but everything from the top side looks good. Any idea what it could be?

KingChronic · February 6th, 2008, 08:42 PM

you've got a leak somewhere, or tons of air in the lines. could also be the master cylinder.

i would flush the brakes first, and see what that does.

WAR-PARTY · February 6th, 2008, 08:44 PM

Ya flush and bleed MASTER CYLINDER LR RR LF RF

luis · February 6th, 2008, 08:45 PM

yeah i agree with chronic.

Rico-mofos · February 6th, 2008, 08:47 PM

master cylinder....

Nightmare · February 6th, 2008, 08:48 PM

Wow, now thats service.

I was kind of thinking the same thing, but wasn't quite sure. Thanks for the help, I appreciate it.

workinprogress · February 6th, 2008, 09:38 PM

+1

also check about abs and dont be driving it till you get it fixed

Steve O · February 6th, 2008, 10:02 PM

hmm have you seen them running maybe they went out cause they were bored ofbeing there without being used xD lol rry man cheap joke

February 6th, 2008, 08:34 PM	#1
Nightmare Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 reviews	Where did my brakes go? My brakes no longer work and I don't know why. I haven't been driving my car daily because it's winter here in Mn. and well, Mustangs don't mix well with winter roads. That being said, I do start the car about every week or so and take it for a short trip around the back roads to make sure everything works. I went out today to take it for a trip down the road and when I press the brake pedal it goes directly to the boards with no resistance at all. I checked the brake fluid and it was a bit low but nothing that raised any eyebrows. It worked fine last week and now nothing. I haven't been underneath it yet to check the brake lines but everything from the top side looks good. Any idea what it could be?

February 6th, 2008, 08:42 PM	#2
KingChronic Gun Whore 04 Whipple Cobra 10.61@129.96 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,443 iTrader: 0 reviews	you've got a leak somewhere, or tons of air in the lines. could also be the master cylinder. i would flush the brakes first, and see what that does. __________________ Modded Mustangs Make-A-Wish for Bubba "BWAL09" [url]http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/clubhouse/112652-hey-guys-mm-needs-unite-bubba.html[/url] [QUOTE=Drgnracin72;1870015]please do this country a favor and go play tag football with an oncoming car[/QUOTE]

February 6th, 2008, 08:44 PM	#3
WAR-PARTY Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 YUGO GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GOAT LOCKER PENSACOLA FL Posts: 1,701 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ya flush and bleed MASTER CYLINDER LR RR LF RF __________________ How I met my wife! Our first date...

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February 6th, 2008, 08:45 PM	#4
luis Enthusiast 2001 GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta Ga Posts: 503 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah i agree with chronic.

February 6th, 2008, 08:47 PM	#5
Rico-mofos Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Bullitt #890 slow Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,594 iTrader: 0 reviews	master cylinder....

February 6th, 2008, 08:48 PM	#6
Nightmare Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 reviews	Wow, now thats service. I was kind of thinking the same thing, but wasn't quite sure. Thanks for the help, I appreciate it.

February 6th, 2008, 10:02 PM	#8
Steve O Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl Posts: 653 iTrader: 0 reviews	hmm have you seen them running maybe they went out cause they were bored ofbeing there without being used xD lol rry man cheap joke

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