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Gogirlgo
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 Posted: 06/23/05 - 14:46 Post subject: car question
the brake light came on when the emergency brake wasn't on. and the brakes were going all the way to the floor without stopping the car. So I thought that meant the car needed brake fluid, and I put some in. But that doesn't seem to be doing the trick.
Could the carheads weigh in, please? Thanks.
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bburgoyne26
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Posted: 06/23/05 - 14:54 Post subject:
don't need a carhead to tell you you're screwed.....be careful and get it to a garage!
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HYPERASHEL
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Posted: 06/23/05 - 15:15 Post subject:
funny i had brake issues today too. apparently my front left caliper was loose and went flying off. but my back brakes are still good. 
3G sorry no help here.
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andydp
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Posted: 06/23/05 - 15:17 Post subject:
| bburgoyne26 wrote: | | don't need a carhead to tell you you're screwed.....be careful and get it to a garage! |
RIGHT NOW !!! NO EXCUSES, NO DELAYS !!!!
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Gogirlgo
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Posted: 06/23/05 - 15:18 Post subject:
I figured if it wasn't about the brake fluid, it has to get seen by someone professional. Thanks.
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andydp
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Posted: 06/23/05 - 15:20 Post subject:
| Gogirlgo wrote: | | I figured if it wasn't about the brake fluid, it has to get seen by someone professional. Thanks. |
You may want to consider getting towed there...
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airehead
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Posted: 06/23/05 - 15:22 Post subject:
When it goes to the floor--get it to a mechanic quick!!
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Pug
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Posted: 06/23/05 - 15:28 Post subject:
| andydp wrote: |
You may want to consider getting towed there... |
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Posted: 06/23/05 - 15:32 Post subject:
scary. that "to the floor" stuff.
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kristin31
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Posted: 06/23/05 - 15:37 Post subject:
That is scary stuff, no brakes. Hope it doesn't cost too much. Car repairs suck!!!
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marathonrnr262
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Posted: 06/23/05 - 15:38 Post subject:
Just cut a hole in the floor board, screw metal plates to the bottom of your shoes an your golden. Brakes are overrated. :Rollyeyes:
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Posted: 06/23/05 - 15:53 Post subject:
When that happened to my car, the cable had snapped. GET THEE TO A DEALERSHIP...... 
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Posted: 06/23/05 - 15:59 Post subject:
| genie wrote: | | When that happened to my car, the cable had snapped. GET THEE TO A DEALERSHIP...... |
And no tying a rope around the door frame with a cinder block at the other end. That just doesn't work.
I am not speaking from personal experience.
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Noley
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Posted: 06/23/05 - 16:40 Post subject:
GO GET THEM CHECKED!!!
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RangerG
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Posted: 06/23/05 - 21:16 Post subject:
Sounds like a wheel cylinder or brake line let go...or even the master cylinder went south. putting fluid in will not help unless you bleed the air out of the system.
All of the above requires a mechanic or someone who knows what they are doing and have the experience.
MAKE THEM SHOW YOU WHAT IS WRONG..AND THE DEFECTIVE PARTS!! If they are an honest shop, they will do this for you.
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