1998 Chevrolet S-10 Complete Brake Failure

Tiny
CAT9ERS
  • MEMBER
  • 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.
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013 AT 6:41 AM

2 Replies

Tiny
HMAC300
  • MECHANIC
  • 48,601 POSTS
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.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013 AT 6:47 AM
Tiny
MADMIKE1735
  • MECHANIC
  • 951 POSTS
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.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, October 6th, 2013 AT 4:32 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Brake Pedal Goes To The Floor Content

Brake Pedal Goes to the Floor
GUIDE
Brake Pedal Goes to the Floor
Experiencing a brake pedal that goes to the floor can be a frightening situation, particularly when you need to stop quickly. The automotive brake system is a hydraulically...
VIEW MORE