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Originally posted by Sorin
okay
i took a test drive and the problem is not that bad as i first tough
the brakes are working
you give them 3 continous pumps the pedal stays UP ... even with the pedal UP it can break (altough it seems that the breaking power is not quite the same)
after a couple of sec the pedal goes to its normal position
I will check the vaccum pump but i don't have the right tool ( iwill buy it today if i can find if not i'll order it online)
Is it dangerous if i keep on driving the car for a few days before fixing it ?
am i playing with fire ?
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One thing that was not mentioned is that your master cylinder may have become faulty/worn out...
Contrary to popular belief master cylinders do not last forever and need replaced/repaired like everything else...
If when you pump the pedal up, then rest your foot firmly on it for a length of time and the pedal eases lower...
1.the master cylinder could be leaking internaly... allowing pressurized brake fluid to ooze and drift back to the resevoir section. [hence no external leaking]
Make sure the entire brake fluid system has no leaks...
Also that all shoes / pads / drums / rotors / calipers installed on your vehicle are "all" in satisfactory or better condition...
I wish you luck and safety...
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