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

 

Leaks.

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

Ops

 

So what would be the best way to fix the problem

 

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

 

ok, thank you

 

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

 

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.

 

ok thank you, I'll try that out