Lost my brakes on the way home!!!

SlantnoseSD · SlantnoseSD's Garage

I was driving home and went to hit the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. The car slowed down but there is no way I cold have locked up the brakes. Luckily no one in front of me so I just crawled home after that.

I checked the brake fluid reservoir and it was empty. I looked under the car and did not see any fluid. I filled the reservoir and pumped the brakes and they seemed to come back. I dont think I got any air in the lines. I then looked under the car and saw one drop of fluid on the ground by the drivers side rear tire. Could this be a leak in the fluid?

WPOZZZ · 08-08-2006, 08:00 PM

Did you check your bleeders to see if they are tight? If not, you may need to replace your lines.

SlantnoseSD · SlantnoseSD's Garage

I plan on checking the bleeders tomorrow. Is it possible to strip them?

WPOZZZ · 08-08-2006, 08:11 PM

I've snapped the nipple when I wasn't using the proper tool, but I have never stripped them. It's only 9pm your time. Just jack the car up and remove the wheel.

Wayne 962 · Wayne 962's Garage

Yes, sounds like you have a leak. Did you see the big red warning light that should have come on your dashboard? Is it burned out? It's usually the same as the e-brake lamp...

-Wayne

charleskieffner · 08-09-2006, 04:03 AM

geez slant nose you didnt tell me you lost your brakes! yikes! i will get my seatbelts to you on the next F-15 out of LUKE AFB headed for miramar NAS. if there was EVER a time you needed a seat belt it was yesterday! now i know why you e'd me! LOL! any dry cleaning bill? LOL!