1998 Chevrolet S-10 Complete Brake Failure

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CAT9ERS
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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.
Oct 1, 2013 at 11:41 PM
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HMAC300
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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.
Oct 1, 2013 at 11:47 PM
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MADMIKE1735
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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.
Oct 6, 2013 at 9:32 AM
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