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Old Aug 25, 2002 | 12:43 PM
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Car: 1989 Pontiac GTA
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Car doesn't stop unless floored

I have an 89 GTA, 4 wheel disc. I have to floor the car for it to come to a stop and it wants to roll when I do that still. I think its air in the lines...What else could it be?
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Old Aug 25, 2002 | 01:08 PM
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unless you've had the system open air didn't get in. have you bothered to look for leaks or check the condition of the pads? might be a good place to start.
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Old Aug 25, 2002 | 01:47 PM
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changed all the apds already, changed the fluid last week and bled them. The fluid was brown and had alot of particles in it.
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Old Aug 25, 2002 | 03:55 PM
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i'd be checking the soft lines then
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Old Aug 25, 2002 | 09:24 PM
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Sounds like your master cylinder has gone out. I had the same problem in my Lincoln.

.....by stating "to the floor" you're implying that the brake pedal is touching the floor board and you're practically standing on it??...if that's what you mean, then it definately sounds like your master cylinder is KIA.
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Old Aug 25, 2002 | 10:50 PM
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I am holding the brake to the floor and it slowly rolls to a stop
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Old Aug 25, 2002 | 11:08 PM
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Yep, you need to send out a search party for your master cylinder.

....someone else back me up here.
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Old Aug 27, 2002 | 08:24 PM
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Gunny's right

Yea man you need to check your master. Are you losing fluid fast? Quick test might be to park her after a drive and check to see if you're leaking out from the rear. Might I sugest you look into steel lines as well. if your lines are starting to colapse, that will also cause you problems. I'm getting to that point myself....
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Old Aug 28, 2002 | 01:39 PM
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IM not losing fluid. I think the E brake line isnt adjusted right.
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