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#4 of 6 Re: $1600.00 on brakes and dont stop [oldsdad] by bob252 Feb 28, 2009 (12:04 pm)
Replying to: oldsdad (Feb 25, 2009 11:45 am) OK I'll try again, Check the front Brake HOSES.they get blocked up, have someone watch the calipers for movement while someone depresses the pedal, if there is no movement, then there is the problem, only the rear brakes are working, that is why it is hard to stop, the only problem here is the bleeders, if they are not frozen, then this is an inexpesive fix. If the master cyl has a bad bypass holding the pedal with pressure and it will drop to the floor, then you will need to replace it, (master cyl.) as for the leaking, well remove the bolts on the master and carefully pull it out to see if there is wetness, you do not have to completely remove it, but usually there is a loss of fluid with no other observed leaks..so go from there, Hope this helps. Replies to this message: oldsdad (Mar 22, 2009 10:04 am)
#5 of 6 Re: $1600.00 on brakes and dont stop [imidazol97] by oldsdad Mar 22, 2009 (9:58 am)
Replying to: imidazol97 (Feb 26, 2009 4:41 am) Sorry about the confusion. this is my fault! Although I consider myself an honest man, I thougt it would be less confusing to present my 93 Olds as a Buick as I cant seem to find any Olds Mechanics anymore. Big mistake huh? I apologize again. Yes there are discs on ther rear.The reason that the power assist had to be replaced was because the cylander was leaking into it. (as it was explained to me). The pedal can be layed into hard but bottoms out. like the peddal hits a wall and goes no more then slowly stops. I can see where this could be a problem if I ever have to lockem up or,, just stop for a reason fast. Thanks so much,,, John
#6 of 6 Re: $1600.00 on brakes and dont stop [bob252] by oldsdad Mar 22, 2009 (10:04 am)
Replying to: bob252 (Feb 28, 2009 12:04 pm) Replaced the Mater and pwer assist as well as the pads and calipewrs. haed two power flushes. mechanics dont know where to go. Thought about vaccum leaks but the car dosnt stop well even if you lay into it hard. the pedal hits a brick wall and can go no farther.seems to be a hydraulic problem to me but im no mechanic. If you lay into the peddal that hard then the power assist is no longer in play ... right? Thanks so mmuch,,, John

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