A83 Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 About 3 times now I went to apply the brakes and the pedal would push down with no braking and then go into a skid. I noticed the brake fluid a little low on one side and a tiny drop of fluid outside the cylinder. Would appreciate any ideas or suggestions as to what may be causing this. Thank you. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Sal Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Did the pedal feel squishy when pushed, or normal. Could be a rubber brake line which is collapsing on the inside, or the vacuum booster valve not functioning correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A83 Posted May 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Felt and acted like there were no breaks and then it caught and skidded. Now that you mention it the brakes are kind of squishy as opposed to normal but when the incidents happened it was if there was no resistance at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Sure sounds like a brake vacuum booster problem to me....or a defective hose supplying vacuum to the booster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avanti83 Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) Lower brake fluid level and "a drop outside" would lead me to check where the leak is in the system. IIRC front reservoir = rear brakes and the rear is front. If leaking at the M/C it's time to replace it. Wheel cylinder would depend on front or rear for rebuild or replacement. While you are at it, replace the flex hoses if they are original. Get it up in the air high enough to check all cylinders and connections while you are at it. The system is 33 YO if it hasn't been rebuilt it's time for a good going over. Edited May 30, 2016 by Avanti83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A83 Posted May 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Thank you both for your help. I am going to check it all and the rear m/c is the lower. Thanks again. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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