what would cause loss of breaks and loss of power

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ERINANDJAMIE
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driving down the road had no breaks and lost power.
Feb 19, 2012 at 2:14 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Lost power? Engine power? Did it shut off?

Loss of brakes can be loss of vacuum, but the brakes would still function. It would just be more difficult to actuate them. Total loss is either a bad master cylinder, or major fluid leak.
Feb 19, 2012 at 2:18 PM
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RASMATAZ
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What power? engine or electrical
Feb 19, 2012 at 2:18 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Bouncing heads again, Mike
Feb 19, 2012 at 2:21 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Yeppers.
Feb 19, 2012 at 2:36 PM
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