After my fuel pump went out my brakes aren't working right.

1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE
20,000 MILES
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LESLIE
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Car is running but brakes not working right now. Why? Need new brakes now?
Feb 25, 2012 at 9:11 PM
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RASMATAZ
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What kind of brake problems are you having?
Feb 25, 2012 at 9:27 PM
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LESLIE
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When I push the brakes I have to put them to the floor for them to work never had that problem before the fuel pump went out.
Feb 25, 2012 at 10:56 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check for an external leak on the brakes if none replace the brake master cylinder
Feb 26, 2012 at 1:32 AM
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