Originally Posted by psaboic (Post 4366903)

Ok, as promised here is what caused the issue. It was actually a combination problem. The one caliper was definitely bad, but also the piston in the baster cylinder did not retract and was stuck. Near as I can figure, when the one caliper let go and brake pressure dropped, pushing the brake pedal and having it go to the floor overextended the piston in the master cylinder causing it to get stuck. No matter how many times I pushed the pedal, no brake pressure was being generated. Anyway, a new master, a new caliper and hose, full system bleed and I'm back in business.

Originally Posted by psaboic (Post 4365323)

Ok I only got a chance to take an initial look at it once it got towed home. I pulled all 4 wheels and everything looked ok, except the entire inside of the right front wheel and tire were covered with brake fluid. The caliper, disc, and pads are soaked in brake fluid, and the fluid in the rear part of the brake fluid reservoir is about a 1/2 inch below the "min" mark.

My first guess is blown seals in the caliper as the rubber hose, and steel line are dry and intact, but the caliper is covered in brake fluid.

I'm just wondering why that would cause complete brake failure?

Comments or ideas???

Next thing is I'm going to open the bleeder screws and test each caliper to see if it is getting pressure when the pedal is pressed.

Originally Posted by Diesel911 (Post 4365556)

While replacing the hoses is a bit more work they are cheap and even the chain autoparts stores like autozone have brake hoses. All brake hoses no matter where they are from have to me DOT specs. Meaning I have never had any issue on any car with made in China brake hoses.