Need car help ASAP!!!!

[booger]

Ripped Off

Like the others say it's probably just the master cylinder or some air in the brakelines. Course someone could be fucking with you by opening one of the brake lines and letting some air in. That sounds like something I'd do when I was a kid. Or stuff a couple of potatos up someones tail pipe.

But I don't think you have to worry about getting ripped off judging from your profile. I'm assuming the info you posted there is correct so just find a shop with a little guy and look real threatening when you take your car in.

 

[Shrebly]

So I shouldn't drive it anywhere until I get this fixed right? Hate to sound like a stupid female asking car questions... but I also don't want to end up road kill.

 

[Tintin]

Better get it towed. The brake light SHOULD come on if a) parking brake is on; or b) there is a brake system malfunction (i.e. what you are experiencing). If you're feeling lucky, you can try driving it to a shop, but I'm glad I'm not in CA! Usually, insurance or AAA or somthing like that will cover your tow ( i have 'towing reimbursement' or something like that on my auto insurance).... Hope this helps, and PS, always enjoy your posts....

 

[booger]

Fix it Site

http://www.icarumba.com

 

[8-]]

Better safe than sorry - get it towed to a workshop and get it checked out by a mechanic.

Just my $0.02

 

[RIZZO]

It is better to tow it in because do you want the helpless feeling of not being able to stop and watching in horror as you run into or over someone? One word, LIABILITY, so tow it and have the car checked out at a brake shop preferably . An ounce of prevention is worth every penny so you are safe and the public is safe.If you had an accident and they found out you drove the car after having known that it was having brake problems well you would be in deep shit. When you fix it ask to keep the old part and you can get it checked out by another party if you really want to know if you got taken. Try MIDAS, they may be high, but you will have a better warranty than the local shop who can stick it to you and not back up their work!!

 

[rnch]

gotta agree with the other guys, sounds like classic master brake cylinder failure.

 

[Laserdude]

I had my master fail about 45 miles per hour downhill. What a thrill it was. I did get the brakes to pump up and made it home but I was scared shitless to say the least. I took the day off and got it to the shop and told my mechanic about it and yes indeed it was a bad master, he showed me the piston and the seal was shot. I mean I was surprized that it did not give me any warning. GET IT FIXED!

If you are operating a vehical with such defects and you get in accident, if investigated and found you drove it that way you can be facing a felony.

 

[LegBreaker]

Could be one of many things.. If it is not leaking then it may not be the master cylinder. Could be a collapsed brake line.. Pop the hood and look at the master cylinder where it bolts to the firewall. If it is wet there than the cylinder is done. Either way, call a tow truck and have it fixed by a pro.....

Peace,

LB

 

[Evildee]

OK heres the deal......don't drive it anywhere, if the master cylinder fails...you are S.O.L.....AND DO NOT BLEED THE BRAKES, AIR WILL JUST KEEP GETTING INTO THE LINES BECAUSE OF YOUR MASTER CYLINDER. GET YOUR MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED...BLEEDING YOUR BRAKES IS HARDER THAN IT SEEMS...YOU NEED 2 PEOPLE AND IT SUCKS....THE GUY IS NOT RIPPING YOU OFF ABOUT THE MASTER CYLINDER, BUT IF IT MAKES YOU FEEL BETTER GET A SECOND OPINION.....IF YOU NEED ANY ADVICE E-MAIL OR PM ME