A Couple of Questions

[bluecb7]

I have searched but did not find the answers I needed, even though there are threads on both.

Well my first question involves my brakes. Every time I go to stop my brake pedal almost hits the floor. But after holding it down for a little while it is just fine, like I'm bleeding the brakes almost every time I go to stop. I'm thinking I may have a hole in the brake lines somewhere or the master brake cylinder is on its way out.

My second question involves my front end, it shakes at random. Like I said, I have read the post, but unlike him I don't know where to start checking stuff. I know to check for loose bolts but that's about it, but I don't know which ones. Thanks in advanced.

[Chrisisiced]

1. Might want to check your master cylinder, rotors, pads, and lines.

2. Make sure your wheels are properly aligned and balanced. Check out your suspension components... Ball joints, Bushings, Axles etc.

[F20A CB7]

As far as the brake fluid goin all the way down, u may need to ADD fluid so dont get so worried about broken lines but for now jus check the fluid level. our cars are old. it would b good 2 upgrade ur brake lines and bleed brakes eventually

[bluecb7]

Okay, I think I have figured out the suspension. But how do I check to see if my master cylinder is going bad?

[ExplodingCake]

I bet it's your master cylinder trying to go out. It will work still but it's risky runnin on a going-out master cylinder. If your fluid is always empty , check for leaks on your braking system.

[bluecb7]

My fluid is at the max mark and I did not have to fill it. And what's an average price for a new master cylinder?

[jay82985]

I have searched but did not find the answers I needed, even though there are threads on both.

Well my first question involves my brakes. Every time I go to stop my brake pedal almost hits the floor. But after holding it down for a little while it is just fine, like I'm bleeding the brakes almost every time I go to stop. I'm thinking I may have a hole in the brake lines somewhere or the master brake cylinder is on its way out.

My second question involves my front end, it shakes at random. Like I said, I have read the post, but unlike him I don't know where to start checking stuff. I know to check for loose bolts but that's about it, but I don't know which ones. Thanks in advanced.

well i had this problem too when o got my car it was air in the line bleed ur master and than bleed ur brakes and always use new brake fluid

if u didn't know brake fluid absorb moisture out of the air so better to use a new can

[SMseagren83]

just because his pedal travels to the floor doesnt mean his master cylinder is going out, although its a good chance.

if his car is a DX/LX it can most certainly ALSO be his rear brake cylinders are leaky, which can cause the same symptoms.

[quickangel93]

I have searched but did not find the answers I needed, even though there are threads on both.

Well my first question involves my brakes. Every time I go to stop my brake pedal almost hits the floor. But after holding it down for a little while it is just fine, like I'm bleeding the brakes almost every time I go to stop. I'm thinking I may have a hole in the brake lines somewhere or the master brake cylinder is on its way out.

My second question involves my front end, it shakes at random. Like I said, I have read the post, but unlike him I don't know where to start checking stuff. I know to check for loose bolts but that's about it, but I don't know which ones. Thanks in advanced.

blead them.

alighment.

later.

[cpl hero]

I bet it's your master cylinder trying to go out. It will work still but it's risky runnin on a going-out master cylinder. If your fluid is always empty , check for leaks on your braking system.

That's what I think it is too, but also check you power break booster as well cause those are a non-fluid pressurized system. I think they might be a vacuum system not sure.

[NAiL05]

just because his pedal travels to the floor doesnt mean his master cylinder is going out, although its a good chance.

if his car is a DX/LX it can most certainly ALSO be his rear brake cylinders are leaky, which can cause the same symptoms.

Not really. Pedal travel will be further but it wont sink all the way down unless it is REALLY bad lol. I mean like shooting fluid out of the thing haha. My old EX had one bad wheel cylinder and all that did was compromise my braking just a bit lol. Pedal traveled further took a lil longer to stop.