I have a 98 taurus and had an accident last week because I couldn't stop and ran through an intersection. mechanic said my brakes had been cut, wouldn't this have cause the fluid to show up in a puddle on the garage floor or is the brake fluid line different then what was cut? the mechanic used mechanical terms I didn't understand but even the police said my brakes were cut could someone please explain in normal language what was cut?
2007-04-02 03:25:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
When you hit the brake pedal on your car, fluid moves from a reservoir, through the brake lines, and pushes on the caliper which holds your brake pads. Your brake pads are shoved into your rotor, which is what your wheel is bolted onto. Your brake pads are designed to cause friction in an efficient manner when they come in contact with the rotor, slowing the rotor, and therefore slowing the wheel, which obviously slows the car.
If your brakes were "cut," they most likely meant the brake lines. This means that when you pushed the brake pedal down, the fluid leaked out of the line instead of making it to the caliper at all, which means no brakes.
Yes, there would've been a puddle, but brake fluid dries pretty quickly and leaks rather slowly until pressure is applied.
2007-04-02 03:39:31 · answer #1 · answered by Ferret 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are hoses that go from the front end over to the callipers that could/can be cut in such a manner as to not show up oil on the floor until the brake pedal is pressed down.
If when you started the car and drove it away from where ever you were before the accident, and you didn't notice that the brake pedal had gone slightly or more so soft, then the pads or linings were what was cut...doing that will cause the cut pads or linings to break off completely while braking, (Better if it is Hard Braking as soft braking might not break them completely off) that causes temporary brake failure as you can Pump the pedal and get them back a little bit.
Was your emergency brake working?
2007-04-02 03:41:46 · answer #2 · answered by occluderx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diana, It's impossible to "cut" a brake lining or disc brake pad. Occasionally disc brake pads actually break or separate away from the pad backing plate. When I hear of a brake being "cut" That means a rubber brake hose directly behind the caliper has been sliced by flying debris or purposely cut with a knife.
Have an independent mechanic inspect your brake lines and hoses. He'll explain in words you're able to comprehend.
Do not rely on a policemen to describe as they have no training in the complexities of braking systems.
2007-04-02 03:44:31 · answer #3 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 21:01:20 · answer #4 · answered by anirudh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are refering to the brake lining...that is the only piece that can be "cut".... yes you would have noticed brake fluid but it could have been done anywhere
2007-04-02 03:30:25 · answer #5 · answered by Robert P 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋