I have a 1987 Chevy Blazer S10. On my way home from work today I had to put my brake pedle all the way to the ground and then it slowed the car down till it would finally stop. And that is when the brake light turned on. Do I need new brakes or just brake fluid? They worked fine on the way to work.
2007-02-17 22:33:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If I need to get the brake lines fixed is it expensive?
2007-02-17 22:45:56 · update #1
I would question the master cyllinder or low brake fluid. I have lost 4 brakes lines over the years. Once they spring a hole, fluid squirts out mighty fast, (there can be 2000# PSI of pressure in those lines) with virtually minimal brakes if any and you do not regain brakes like normal until lines are replaced. Thank goodness for emergency brakes!
Check and fill brake fluid. have someone in car while its running apply brakes to see if any brake fluid leak out . Check in and around inside of tires too because there are wheel cylinders there that can leak. If no leaks then lines should be safe to drive to repair shop If it happens again, dont be affraid to downshift transmission as quickly as possible and EBRAKE to a stop.
Brake lines installed can be $75 to $200+ depending on what is needed.
2007-02-18 00:29:18 · answer #1 · answered by M B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really doesn't matter what's making the hissing noise; you have a scary dangerous situation with your brakes. I suspect the hissing is related to your malfunctioning brake system ...a leaking master cylinder or a leaking brake booster. What you need to do is have your car towed or flatbedded to your mechanic. Hopefully this is someone you trust to do a good job with your car. It's difficult to put a figure on the repair cost; you don't mention what kind of car it is and whether it has anti-lock brakes. I would venture a guess of between $500-600, especially if there are parts to be ordered for the anti-lock system.
2016-05-24 01:26:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may or may not need new brakes, but what you have described are the classic symptoms of a problem with the brake line - you've lost fluid from your hydrolics! Fill the reservoir with fluid, then check under the Blazer for any pooling to isolate the leak in the line.
2007-02-17 22:43:21 · answer #3 · answered by Aussie Ian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a leak in the brake system. If you fill the brake system and watch under the vehicle while an assistant presses the brake pedal, you should see fluid squirting out from the leak. Common places are lines and wheel cylinders and sometimes the master cylinder.
2007-02-17 22:45:48 · answer #4 · answered by Moose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know that brakes are nothing to fool with -- have them checked by a pro. They may need brake fluid but there may also be an underlying reason why they need brake fluid.
2007-02-17 22:42:56 · answer #5 · answered by pilot 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first thing,check the fluid,then it could be that the back brakes needs set up some.take off the drums and see if the brakes are worn down too far,then if they are good,adjust them up to just where the drum will slide on.also check the pads.it could be that they need bled also.also it could be the master cylinder is going bad and the fluid is bypassing.do they come back up when you pump them?if they do then i would say its your master cylinder or brakes need adjusted.
2007-02-18 02:18:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check ur brake fluid u might need some more also check ur brake lines they might be damaged letting fluid out. if ur out of fluid u need to bleed ur brakes basicly u let all the air out of the lines
2007-02-17 22:38:26 · answer #7 · answered by Dennis R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋