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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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no brakes!!!

so i just bought the car yesterday its a 91 rs 305 auto. my problem is that when i step on the brakes and hold like at a stoplight or getting off the freeway the pedal starts to sink till in hits the floor then the abs light comes on and the car starts to roll. i know it needs new wheel cylinders (already have them) but as is the car doesnt leak. i need help fast because i drive my son 10 miles to daycare in this car
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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Re: no brakes!!!

Sounds like a internal leak in the master cylinder to me.
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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Re: no brakes!!!

thanks second opinion anyone?
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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 06:56 AM
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Re: no brakes!!!

Falling pedal with no fluid loss is the master cylinder "recirculating" fluid instead of pumping it. Get a replacement and be sure to bench bleed it per the directions.
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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 06:57 AM
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Re: no brakes!!!

Have you checked the fluid in the master?

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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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Re: no brakes!!!

master cyl. is full. i got a replacement today lets hope this work
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 02:10 AM
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Re: no brakes!!!

Problem solved! thanks for the advice new master and rear wheel cylinders, shoes, drums, and a brake flush.
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