Power Booster or Master Cylinder
bmklawt
05-30-2005, 07:58 PM
I have a 1998 Taurus with out ABS.
When I apply the brakes it feels spongy then will hit some resistance then slowly drift down a bit then hold. If I creep forward letting foot off brake and stop again the pedal travels farther toward floor, repeat 3 or 4 times and I'll have no brakes.
Pumping brakes will get me to be able to stop again.
I have bled the brakes, car has no oil or vacuum leaks and the booster check valve is functioning properly.
I assume this is the Power Booster or Master Cylinder but I don't know which.
Your help would be greatly appreciated
Bruce
When I apply the brakes it feels spongy then will hit some resistance then slowly drift down a bit then hold. If I creep forward letting foot off brake and stop again the pedal travels farther toward floor, repeat 3 or 4 times and I'll have no brakes.
Pumping brakes will get me to be able to stop again.
I have bled the brakes, car has no oil or vacuum leaks and the booster check valve is functioning properly.
I assume this is the Power Booster or Master Cylinder but I don't know which.
Your help would be greatly appreciated
Bruce
KimMG
05-30-2005, 08:41 PM
Sounds like the brake master.
way2old
05-31-2005, 06:54 AM
Agree with KimMG. If it was the booster, the brake pedal would be real high and real hard.
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