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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 11:08 PM
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Hi, doing 70 km/h today, hit the brake to stop at a traffic light, pedal snk to the floor, providing absolutely no braking resistance. Almost panicked, but just on the second pump brakes came back, I have had no problems since, they worked fine all the way home. What could cause this?
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 11:14 PM
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Is the hose loose that goes from the intake to the booster?Or damaged?
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 11:16 PM
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nope, that hose is in great shape.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 11:22 PM
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check fluid level and condition...brake fluid changes are as essential as an engine ol change...im starting with the simple stuff
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ok, i should tell you that the entire brake fluid has been changed within the last 7 months. car has a new caliper, two new rear wheel cylinders, brand new rotors and pads, a new drum... could it be the brake hoses? they are about the only thing i havent changed.
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How'* the fluid level?
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right up.
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Originally Posted by 93bonnieNclyde
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Were the brakes bled properly?

Sorry if these sound like dumb questions. Just covering the basics.
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Yes, but not since the fall. Only thing I've worked on recently is the Rotor and pads, last week.
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90% chance that'* the master cylinder failing. There will be no outward signs of it.
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