ajcallea

My brakes went out today and I don't know what it could be, any ideas??

94XjSport94

Leaks.

Any wet areas near your brakes? Fluid in the master cylinder?

ajcallea

no, there's no wet spots and there is fluid in the master cylinder, no leaks. When I went to hit the brakes the pedal just went to the floor. If I pumped it a couple of times they would work but once I let off they wouldn't.

BlueRidgeMark

Master cylinder seals, most likely. Once they decide they are tired, they can just give up fairly suddenly. You can pump them up to get braking power, but it doesn't last.

ajcallea

So what do I need to do? get a new master cylinder? Tomorrow I am bleeding the brakes to see if there could be air or something.

Denimfake

+1 on master cylinder seals, but make sure you checked every line from beginning till end. And rear drum cauz cylinders are hiden inside

Denimfake

Ops

ajcallea

So what would be the best way to fix the problem

Denimfake

Inspect for leaks very good, if no leaks get new master cylinder or rebuild kit which one is better for you

ajcallea

ok, thank you

ajcallea

So I bled the brakes and the brakes started to work again, not 100& but they work now. I'm not sure if there is anything else I could do to make it better

BlueRidgeMark

Master & slave cylinders can be rebuilt. Basically, you buy a kit and replace some seals. It's not difficult, and not really expensive. Cheaper than buying new.

There are probably some videos on The Tube Of You.

ajcallea

ok thank you, I'll try that out