1989 Acura Legend brakes

1989 ACURA LEGEND
170,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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JAPKAM
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my brakes go to floor to stop it is full of fluid and also vaccum works it is not running out of fluid what would make it feel like the brake booster does not work
Feb 2, 2010 at 2:06 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi japkam,

You have a faulty master cylinder.

It is leaking internally and losing pressure. Abrupt braking works but pedal will sink to the floor if it is held depressed.
Feb 2, 2010 at 5:07 AM
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