1999 Chevy Cavalier Brakes

1999 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
134,065 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KAYLAVOX
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My brakes went write down to the floor. The brake fluid is fuel. There is no leak. What could it be? I don't want to start changing the calipars and lines or drums if it isn't that. the pads are fine. How couold I tell if the calipars are not working?
Jul 1, 2010 at 11:49 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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master cylinder probably failed. it can have an internal leak where the fluid level would remain the same but the fluid isn't actually getting to the brakes , it's just leaking from one spot to the other in the master cylinder.
Jul 1, 2010 at 11:58 AM
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