1991 Ford Taurus Repair Question
Asked on June 15, 2009
1991 Ford Taurus master cylinder
Brakes problem
1991 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic
Hi_I had a brake pedal seeping down so replaced rear wheel cylinders (drum) and then the master cyl.-after bleeding the system the pedal feels good and firm but after starting engine pedal goes down even worse than before-tried a second m. cyl. and had same results.This car is not equipped with ABS or at least I don't think so (has no wires or sprockets at the wheels) Have re-bled the system several times-have good flow at all wheels.The car has decent brakes on the road but still goes to the floor after a few seconds--Any ideas ??? Thanks...Dennis
PS-1991 Taurus GL w 3.0
1991 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic
Hi_I had a brake pedal seeping down so replaced rear wheel cylinders (drum) and then the master cyl.-after bleeding the system the pedal feels good and firm but after starting engine pedal goes down even worse than before-tried a second m. cyl. and had same results.This car is not equipped with ABS or at least I don't think so (has no wires or sprockets at the wheels) Have re-bled the system several times-have good flow at all wheels.The car has decent brakes on the road but still goes to the floor after a few seconds--Any ideas ??? Thanks...Dennis
PS-1991 Taurus GL w 3.0
Asked by dbullinAnswer
Replied on June 18, 2009
By all accounts, your problem should have been fixed. Suspect a leak in a brake line. Does the fluid level remain at the proper level? These cars have had some issues with brake lines rusting through in the area above the gas tank.