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bufmatmuslepants · 12-07-2007, 02:54 PM

was really frustrated after the WVU loss, was driving home (1/4 mile drive) stuck in traffic, stomped my brake petal in frustration...and then the petal went to the floor. smokes pouring out the hood (mostly from passenger side), no braking power unless petal is on the floor, then you get a tiny bit of braking power, not enough to really stop tho. its dark, no light under the hood, open the hood, open the reservior, theres still some fluid but i top it off, drove the rest of the way home without brakes in 4 lo and 1st gear. (had to stop by hitting a sign).

went out there a minute ago and looked under the hood, the front part (large part) of the reservior is almost dry, and theres still a little bit of brake fluid residue on the passenger side manifold and frame. couldnt find a ruptured line anywhere, not near the reservior, not on any of the lines i could reach. where the rubber brake line goes from the caliper to the frame is fine, from the frame to where i lose it behind the motor mount it feels ok, and everything i can see from under the hood feels ok. there is a tube going to the top of my front diff that is broken off right on top of the diff. could this be the problem? its too low to spray on the manifold to cause the smoke, and im not sure if this is just a vent tube for the diff.

anyone know what could be wrong? ive had problems losing brake fluid since ive had it, and i think this is because the cap on the reservior does not have a tight seal. any help would be greatly appreciated!

streetstar · 12-07-2007, 04:35 PM

top it off with brake fluid and have a friend watch it as you pump the pedal, paying particular attention to the proportioning valve ---- a new master cylinder probably wouldnt hurt either

worst case scenario - re-plumbing the brake system can be an all day job

**old Rusty C10** · 12-07-2007, 04:37 PM

yeah have someon look while you pump or visa versa do you have the plastic resivoir on the master cylinder? it could be a leak there

streetstar · 12-07-2007, 11:42 PM

what does "bufmatmusclepants" mean?

is this something i need to be wearing to the gym ? or just something really cool i've never even thought of?

bufmatmuslepants · 12-08-2007, 02:14 PM

bufmatmuslepants i kinda stole from an episode of spongebob squarepants, where he had blow up "anchor arms" so he looked jacked, and someone said "hey here comes buffbob musclepants. i just replaced bob with my name, matt.

back to the truck, i cant really do any work on it now because i broke my foot in 2 places last night and theres still 8 inches of snow on the ground, but hopefully this weekend ill try your suggestions. thanks guys!

xtreme80 · 12-08-2007, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by streetstar

what does "bufmatmusclepants" mean?

is this something i need to be wearing to the gym ? or just something really cool i've never even thought of?

I've always wondered what his name meant too, just never got around to asking!

On a more serious note, it sounds like you blew out the seal in the master cylinder, so now instead of pushing the fluid into the brakes, it's all just squeezing by the broken seal. If their suggestions don't work, a new master cylinder is only like 20 bucks new at autozone or something, so give it a try. If you need help on how to bleed it when you're putting it on, let me know.

streetstar · 12-08-2007, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bufmatmuslepants

bufmatmuslepants i kinda stole from an episode of spongebob squarepants, where he had blow up "anchor arms" so he looked jacked, and someone said "hey here comes buffbob musclepants. i just replaced bob with my name, matt.

!

that explains it then -- my nephew swears i myself have more in common with Patrick though

sorry to hear about your foot dude

isnt your team playing my team(Sooners) in the Fiesta Bowl?

well, we got a month to get prepared emotionally for that

westbrookw · 12-08-2007, 07:15 PM

The game sucked bad enough. Sounds like you made the night worse by blowing a brake line somewhere. Good luck with the truck. Wish I could get some of that good ole WV white Xmas action down here.

Let's go.........Mountaineers!

C&C Chevy · 12-08-2007, 08:24 PM

Nothin truck related, but some advice for ya. Leave your truck home on the
2nd. OK?

:trolls:

streetstar · 12-08-2007, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C&C Chevy

Nothin truck related, but some advice for ya. Leave your truck home on the
2nd. OK?

:trolls:

ouch -- low blow

bufmatmuslepants · 12-09-2007, 04:45 PM

hey hey hey...we bring my truck into the PIT every home game and we hadnt lost at home up until this game (the PIT is a parkinglot a block away from the stadium where 50 trucks each with a keg in the bed all park and all the students come and get drunk). we should be playing ohio state for the championship but instead were playing oklahoma in the fiesta bowl. oh well. if it doesnt rain and snow this weekend im gonna get out there and get this truck fixed cuz if i dont, its gonna be a painful ride home driving stick in the camaro with a broken left foot!

heres a pic from before we left for the PIT, of me and my friends truck (yes its a ford)

12-07-2007, 02:54 PM	#1
bufmatmuslepants Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 313	WVU lost, kicked brake pedal, now no brakes. was really frustrated after the WVU loss, was driving home (1/4 mile drive) stuck in traffic, stomped my brake petal in frustration...and then the petal went to the floor. smokes pouring out the hood (mostly from passenger side), no braking power unless petal is on the floor, then you get a tiny bit of braking power, not enough to really stop tho. its dark, no light under the hood, open the hood, open the reservior, theres still some fluid but i top it off, drove the rest of the way home without brakes in 4 lo and 1st gear. (had to stop by hitting a sign). went out there a minute ago and looked under the hood, the front part (large part) of the reservior is almost dry, and theres still a little bit of brake fluid residue on the passenger side manifold and frame. couldnt find a ruptured line anywhere, not near the reservior, not on any of the lines i could reach. where the rubber brake line goes from the caliper to the frame is fine, from the frame to where i lose it behind the motor mount it feels ok, and everything i can see from under the hood feels ok. there is a tube going to the top of my front diff that is broken off right on top of the diff. could this be the problem? its too low to spray on the manifold to cause the smoke, and im not sure if this is just a vent tube for the diff. anyone know what could be wrong? ive had problems losing brake fluid since ive had it, and i think this is because the cap on the reservior does not have a tight seal. any help would be greatly appreciated! __________________ 1979 K10 reg cab short bed 33x12.50s - GONE 1988 4x4 reg cab long bed 337k miles - GONE 1995 Z71 GU6 G80 F44 ext cab short bed 149k 305/70/16s - GONE 1995 NZZ GT4 2dr Tahoe 3" lift 14 bolt sf 155k 305/70/16s - GONE 1994 Z28 M6 1995 Z71 GT4 G80 ext cab short bed 215k GONE 1997 GT4 G80 Yukon 4 door leather, sunroof 168k miles GONE 2003 Avalanche Z71 GT4 G80 165k miles

12-07-2007, 04:35 PM	#2
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: WVU lost, kicked brake petal, now no brakes. top it off with brake fluid and have a friend watch it as you pump the pedal, paying particular attention to the proportioning valve ---- a new master cylinder probably wouldnt hurt either worst case scenario - re-plumbing the brake system can be an all day job

12-07-2007, 04:37 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: WVU lost, kicked brake petal, now no brakes. yeah have someon look while you pump or visa versa do you have the plastic resivoir on the master cylinder? it could be a leak there __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-07-2007, 11:42 PM	#4
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: WVU lost, kicked brake pedal, now no brakes. what does "bufmatmusclepants" mean? is this something i need to be wearing to the gym ? or just something really cool i've never even thought of?

12-08-2007, 02:14 PM	#5
bufmatmuslepants Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 313	Re: WVU lost, kicked brake pedal, now no brakes. bufmatmuslepants i kinda stole from an episode of spongebob squarepants, where he had blow up "anchor arms" so he looked jacked, and someone said "hey here comes buffbob musclepants. i just replaced bob with my name, matt. back to the truck, i cant really do any work on it now because i broke my foot in 2 places last night and theres still 8 inches of snow on the ground, but hopefully this weekend ill try your suggestions. thanks guys! __________________ 1979 K10 reg cab short bed 33x12.50s - GONE 1988 4x4 reg cab long bed 337k miles - GONE 1995 Z71 GU6 G80 F44 ext cab short bed 149k 305/70/16s - GONE 1995 NZZ GT4 2dr Tahoe 3" lift 14 bolt sf 155k 305/70/16s - GONE 1994 Z28 M6 1995 Z71 GT4 G80 ext cab short bed 215k GONE 1997 GT4 G80 Yukon 4 door leather, sunroof 168k miles GONE 2003 Avalanche Z71 GT4 G80 165k miles

12-08-2007, 07:15 PM	#8
westbrookw LET'S GO...MOUNTAINEERS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Williamstown, WV Posts: 339	Re: WVU lost, kicked brake pedal, now no brakes. The game sucked bad enough. Sounds like you made the night worse by blowing a brake line somewhere. Good luck with the truck. Wish I could get some of that good ole WV white Xmas action down here. Let's go.........Mountaineers!

12-08-2007, 08:24 PM	#9
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	Re: WVU lost, kicked brake pedal, now no brakes. Nothin truck related, but some advice for ya. Leave your truck home on the 2nd. OK? :trolls: __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

12-09-2007, 04:45 PM	#11
bufmatmuslepants Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 313	Re: WVU lost, kicked brake pedal, now no brakes. hey hey hey...we bring my truck into the PIT every home game and we hadnt lost at home up until this game (the PIT is a parkinglot a block away from the stadium where 50 trucks each with a keg in the bed all park and all the students come and get drunk). we should be playing ohio state for the championship but instead were playing oklahoma in the fiesta bowl. oh well. if it doesnt rain and snow this weekend im gonna get out there and get this truck fixed cuz if i dont, its gonna be a painful ride home driving stick in the camaro with a broken left foot! heres a pic from before we left for the PIT, of me and my friends truck (yes its a ford) __________________ 1979 K10 reg cab short bed 33x12.50s - GONE 1988 4x4 reg cab long bed 337k miles - GONE 1995 Z71 GU6 G80 F44 ext cab short bed 149k 305/70/16s - GONE 1995 NZZ GT4 2dr Tahoe 3" lift 14 bolt sf 155k 305/70/16s - GONE 1994 Z28 M6 1995 Z71 GT4 G80 ext cab short bed 215k GONE 1997 GT4 G80 Yukon 4 door leather, sunroof 168k miles GONE 2003 Avalanche Z71 GT4 G80 165k miles Last edited by bufmatmuslepants; 12-09-2007 at 04:46 PM.



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