lost the brake pressure?

1997 PLYMOUTH BREEZE

90,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

KOLESZARZSOLT

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Hi ! I was on the road and between driving the car lost the brake pressure ! hope ste speed was slow , but hit the car front of me. When the engine stopped the brake feel good when push few times , but the engine running the pedal run until the firewall and no pressure! what happend ?

Thanks, Zsolt

Oct 9, 2009 at 5:43 PM

SQM

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Hello,

One of the first item needs to be checked is the brake fluid.
If there is a leak in the system it will not build pressure on the brake system and the brakes will not function.
The brake fluid can leak out of any of the hoses or calipers.
Check the brake fluid if it is low/empty then that is exactly what happened.
This issue can also happen due to a faulty brake master cylinder, which is not creating pressure.

Here is a helpful article that covers all the basics:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-pedal-goes-to-the-floor

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.

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Sep 22, 2021 at 12:24 PM

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