Brake Problem

[Easton1Dad]

My brakes were working fine until this morning i noticed that there is little resistance when pushing the brake pedal. The brakes still work but when i go to stop at a red light i feel a bit of resistance at first but the longer i hold the brake the more it sinks down right to the floor. Any ideas? Worn brake pads or low brake fluid maybe??

 

[melsg5]

If it sinks to the floor you have a leak somewhere in the system or a worn master cylinder. Have you checked the master cylinder fluid level? Have you checked the front calipers and rear wheel cylinders for leaks?

 

[Easton1Dad]

I havent looked at anything yet just on my way home from work and the parking brake engaged indicator light and brake warning indicator lights are on now.

 

[Easton1Dad]

I checked the master cylinder fluid level and it was low so I filled it up and I checked the front brake hoses and calipers and I can't see any leaks or signs of leaking. The only thing I found so far is one brake hose looks like its worn out in a few places. I haven't checked the rear yet.

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[melsg5]

Depending on how low it was, it could be normal as the pads and shoes wear or a sign of a leak. Let us know what you find in the rear.

 

[Easton1Dad]

How do you bleed the brakes on a 01 sunfire? It looks like its leaking out of the front brake line so im going to replace it tonight but how do you bleed the brakes?

 

[melsg5]

You can try gravity bleeding or have an assistant step on the pedal when you open the bleed screw. I assume you havent completely drained the master and ABS unit.