2005 gtp lose of brakes
roman1978
07-06-2012, 08:57 AM
I was driving yesterday and noticed when i press the brakes the car tries to stop but then the pedal starts fading away and goes all the way back i tried pumping several times its even verse. I checked the fluid level looks normal no abs light what can this be. I have fairly new brakes in the front and old ones needed to be changed. I was shocked good thing i was not going fast. This happened after a an hour of driving and it was very hot in NY about 95 degrees. Please gide me in the right direction. I left the car home today did not want to take a chance driving it. Feels like a loss of pressure.
GMCustomerService
07-06-2012, 03:44 PM
I was driving yesterday and noticed when i press the brakes the car tries to stop but then the pedal starts fading away and goes all the way back i tried pumping several times its even verse. I checked the fluid level looks normal no abs light what can this be. I have fairly new brakes in the front and old ones needed to be changed. I was shocked good thing i was not going fast. This happened after a an hour of driving and it was very hot in NY about 95 degrees. Please gide me in the right direction. I left the car home today did not want to take a chance driving it. Feels like a loss of pressure.
I understand that you're probably looking for DIY advice on this; if you decide to work with a dealership, please let me know as I would like to be available to assist in whatever way I can.
Regards,
Sarah
GM Customer Service
I understand that you're probably looking for DIY advice on this; if you decide to work with a dealership, please let me know as I would like to be available to assist in whatever way I can.
Regards,
Sarah
GM Customer Service
gmtech1
07-06-2012, 03:56 PM
If the pedal goes to the floor, and you are sure there is no fluid leak, then you have a bad master cylinder. Need to have the brake system checked for leaks, living in New York its very possible you have a rusted through brake line.
Tech II
07-07-2012, 09:35 AM
Absolutely do not drive the vehicle......As GMtech1 said, if there are no EXTERNAL LEAKS, then it's probably a bad master cylinder
roman1978
07-08-2012, 11:40 PM
it turned out to be a Master cylinder. Has anyone had any experiance with aftermarket ones or should i get an OEM GM one
gmtech1
07-09-2012, 07:51 AM
My experience is that you get what you pay for when it comes to master cylinders. I like to compare brake parts to a motorcycle helmet. If you have a 10 dollar head, buy a 10 dollar helmet! Get the OEM master.
roman1978
07-09-2012, 08:43 AM
just orderd oem one
Tech II
07-09-2012, 06:08 PM
GMtech1, can I borrow this one:
If you have a 10 dollar head, buy a 10 dollar helmet!
If you have a 10 dollar head, buy a 10 dollar helmet!
gmtech1
07-09-2012, 07:20 PM
Have at it, Tech II, enjoy!
roman1978
07-26-2012, 11:58 AM
Update replaced a master cylinder and she is all good now
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