Problem with brakes

87WhiteStang1

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• Aug 7, 2009

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so lately i will b driving and like half of the time when i press the brakes to come to a complete stop a have to push it a lot farther than normal. this just started happening recently. have not noticed any brake fluid leaking from any lines. i'm guessing master cylinder? let me know what you think

 

Mustang5L5

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• Aug 7, 2009

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Pump the pedal with the engine off....does it get hard as a rock?

Then, with your foot on the pedal, start the engine...does the pedal sink a little bit?

 

87WhiteStang1

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• Aug 8, 2009

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yes it is still hard when the engine is off and it sicks some when it starts

 

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• Aug 9, 2009

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If it were a master cylinder then the pedal would sink slowly.

Sounds like a brake booster from what I can tell by what you are telling me. Check for vacuum leaks. If it's the brake booster replace it or go manual brakes!

 

Mustang5L5

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Do you mean you push it physically farther to stop....or that you need to push harder to stop?