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What is the problem when your brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor?
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∙ 14y ago
Check your master cylinder, if it is still full or even partially full after you have tried the brake pedal several times, it's probably the master cylinder. if either side of cylinder reservoir is empty then you have a leak somewhere. Fill up the reservoir and pump the brakes several times and see if fluid is leaking. If fluid leaks at back of master cylinder then replace that. Also check the inside of the rear backing plates for evidence of wetness from a leaky wheel cylinder (rear drum brakes).
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Why would you get a whistling noise when you press the brake pedal down on your 2000 F-250?
Brake booster problem?
Brake fluid is running down the clutch pedal and when you mash the pedal the pedal remains on the floor?
Actually if the fluid is coming down the clutch pedal it is probably your clutch master cylinder going bad or the seal around it. No worries it is a cheap fix. If it is coming down the clutch pedal it has nothing to do with your brakes. Some people well most use brake fluid for the clutch.
What happens when the master cylinder goes out in a Buick Skylark?
When you press and hold the brake pedal it will slowly move to the floor. It can also have a catastrophic failure and go straight to the floor with no stopping ability at all. If you hold the brake pedal down and it slowly moves to the floor any at all, replace the master cylinder.
Have you ever heard of a Chevy kodiak shutting down going down the road?
Mine did. Not completely shut down, but would make no more than 25 mph with the pedal on the floor. Turns out the butterfly valve of the "Jake brake" was sticking. Turn off the Jake brake and the problem goes away.
I have a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo LS with an Automatic transmission. I put the key in and it won't start and the floor shift won't move at all. What could be the problem?
Push down the brake pedal then try to start it.
If you experience brake failure with a vehicle that has antilock brakes what do you do to stop?
press down firmly on the brake pedal and keep holding down the brake pedal
What does it mean when you can press the brake pedal to the floor with ease?
You don't have brake fluid There could be air in the system and it requires bleeding to rid it of air. If the vehicle is an older one, the master cylinder may be porus or the bore pitted. It should be resleeved or replaced. The seals could also be flat. Jam your foot down hard on the brake pedal. Is the pedal high? Does it sink to the floor if you rest your foot lightly on the pedal? www.powerbrakeandsteering.co.za
How can I get my Ford Explorer Brake Lights to turn off?
Sounds like you have a problem with your brake light switch under the dash, mounted on your brake pedal metal arm assembly. I know if I get my head down near the brake pedal and push the pedal with my hand I can hear a loud click noise when the brake lights come on. I'm not a mechanic, but I've wondered if the brake fluid level is down in the master cylinder, does the brake pedal drop enough for the brake light switch to turn on the brake lights ?
What does it mean when you can press brake pedal down to the floor?
If there is no resistance when you do this you are likely to have air in the brake lines or you have lost your break fluid. (Don't drive you car with faulty breaks).
How do you adjust the brake light switch on a1 996 Nissan Altima?
Get down on the floor board and look up at the brake pedal arm. You will see a switch that the arm hits when no pressure is applied to the brake. Twist the switch and adjust so when you barely touch the pedal the brake lights come on.
Why will not 2002 dodge will not go into park?
You might not be holding the brake pedal down hard enough or there may be a problem with that gear.
Why does the brake pedal go almost all the way down even though the brake pads are fine?
The brake's Master Cylinder may have a problem - see your mechanic to repair this dangerous problem : do not drive this vehicle until repaired .
