Sudden brake problem !

[jtars10]

Hey guys, I have been reading for awhile but this is my first post. Thank you in advance.

I have a 94 explorer 4 door 4x4. I was driving to work today and was stopping at a stoplight when just before completing my stop the vehicle stopped suddenly, like i threw it park. I took off on the green light and attempted to stop again, this time the brake pedal was VERY spongy going to the floor with some resistance. I pumped the brakes this helped alittle but not much, I could still force it to the floor. The vehicle is stopping, but not very well.

Any ideas???

josh

 

[JDraper]

When was the last time you checked your fluid level?

If not that, it could be several things...bad master cylinder, bad slave cylinder, rusted out line...

 

[Essex4x4]

check your brake fluid level, could be low, if it is you may also want to check your master cylinder. Stopping on a dime is a given when you drive your vehicle. That sinking feeling you get when you push down on your brakes and when the pedal goes all the way to the floor is meant to alarm you. Likely, your brake master cylinder has failed and you will need a new one and fast. You can replace your brake master cylinder yourself and save a heap of money in the process. By that i mean if your mechanicaly capable of doing so don't pay someone at a dealer, or shop to do it for you.

 

[jtars10]

Thank you for the quick responses.. Yes i just checked the fluid and it is all good.. no noise from the brakes either, and yes it is a terrible feeling.

josh