Brakes
EatonZ
12-17-2007, 07:01 AM
96 Jetta GL / ABA Engine.
I have no power to the LF brakes. I put the car on jack stands and let the wheels spin in first gear. I had my buddy hold down the brake(which goes to the floor) and only the RF brake grabs, while the LF spins faster. I thought it might be a booster issue because If you pump the brake pedal while stopping you get a somewhat more firm pedal. Could this be a failed master cylinder? I removed the grommet on booster because it had a small leak when I moved the vacuum hose side to side. It looked pretty bad so I'm going by the dealership to pick it up. I've also just changed the front brake pads and rotors. Although this didn't fix anything. Any help will be appreciated.
I have no power to the LF brakes. I put the car on jack stands and let the wheels spin in first gear. I had my buddy hold down the brake(which goes to the floor) and only the RF brake grabs, while the LF spins faster. I thought it might be a booster issue because If you pump the brake pedal while stopping you get a somewhat more firm pedal. Could this be a failed master cylinder? I removed the grommet on booster because it had a small leak when I moved the vacuum hose side to side. It looked pretty bad so I'm going by the dealership to pick it up. I've also just changed the front brake pads and rotors. Although this didn't fix anything. Any help will be appreciated.
Doug Tatham
12-19-2007, 02:03 PM
If the master cylinder is out, usually none of the brakes work. My guess would be that you have air in the line that goes to the FL. Bleed the brakes.
Are you losing fluid?
Are you losing fluid?
EatonZ
12-19-2007, 02:24 PM
I've bled the air out of the front right. I am getting no fluid from the rear at all... I haven't located any leaks yet.
yogi_123rd
12-28-2007, 11:09 PM
Inspect your caliper. Sometimes they freeze up.
EatonZ
02-12-2008, 10:46 PM
It was the MC.
racole1980
10-30-2013, 08:50 AM
i am having a similar problem with mine.only my brakes are now completely gone.no fluid leaks bled front brakes just before they went out.when you push pedal or pump it you get sound like air pump.any thoughts?
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