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1998 Chevrolet S-10 Complete Brake Failure

Tiny
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET S-10
  • 181,000 MILES
About a year ago had front and back brake pads and rotors replaced. Yesterday a long bolt flew off my vehicle and suddenly the front driver side brakes started make a loud grinding noise. Drove about a mile, luckily was pulling in my driveway, hit the brakes and the pedal went completely to the floor and NO brakes were present. Is this the master cylinder or did a brake line get damaged? I do not see any leakage.
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Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013 AT 6:41 AM

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Tiny
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Without seeing it, it's hard telling what has happened. The olong bolt may be from the stabilizer bar on your fornt end as it may have broke hitting a bump. Have a pro look at it.
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Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013 AT 6:47 AM
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Remove the left front tire, and inspect for a broken brake hose, or anything else that doesnt appear normal. By losing your brakes, I suspect a big leak, so you should see a bunch of brake fluid at the source of the failed part. Let us know what you find.
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Sunday, October 6th, 2013 AT 4:32 PM

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