Lost brake pressure completely - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

NAmike · 01-17-2013, 03:38 PM

My parents have a 1996 ford taurus v6. They havn't driven it in about 2-3 months. They went to move it and the brakes were non-existant and the car went through my garage door. Could it be a brakeline or master cylinder? Anyone have issues like this? I just want to know where to start. Brake pads/rotors/calipers were good. Thanks!

behlinla · 01-17-2013, 04:15 PM

Start by seeing if it has brake fluid in it. Press the pedal and see if it goes all the way to the floor or not. Pump the pedal and see if it build up pressure or not.

If the pedal is hard to press, then look at the brake booster vacuum line.

Automender12345 · 01-17-2013, 04:29 PM

If it is a bad line there should be a puddle of brake fluid under the car. I don't believe the master cylinder will completely fail maybe only one side. If the section of the cylinder fails the pedal will travel further but will still supply brakes. If it was close to the door they may not reacted in time to prees harder.

SoNic67 · 01-17-2013, 08:15 PM

Or they pressed the gas instead. Did YOU try the brakes?

NAmike · 01-17-2013, 08:17 PM

Yeah, I'm going to check it out on sunday on my day off. Just trying to see what I am walking into. haha I am driving out to nj from pa just to look at it so i wasnt sure if i should be prepared with anything. Worst case probably a MC. best case..needs fluid and a bleed lol

Breeves002 · 01-17-2013, 08:28 PM

Best case they hit the gas and not the brakes!! Good luck.

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sousa632 · 01-17-2013, 08:38 PM

My bet would be that they have a busted line and it blew the fluid out.

sheila · 01-17-2013, 08:40 PM

Be sure to check under the drivers door. Common line failure point inside the plastic coupling.

crackhead · 01-18-2013, 07:52 AM

I am betting on VAC line ripped or came off.

01-17-2013, 03:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
NAmike Junior Member Member Number: 52332 Join Date: Jan 2013 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 96 taurus v6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 2 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Lost brake pressure completely My parents have a 1996 ford taurus v6. They havn't driven it in about 2-3 months. They went to move it and the brakes were non-existant and the car went through my garage door. Could it be a brakeline or master cylinder? Anyone have issues like this? I just want to know where to start. Brake pads/rotors/calipers were good. Thanks!

01-17-2013, 08:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Breeves002 The Big Cheese Member Number: 49890 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2008 Mercury Sable Premier Visit: My Garage Posts: 4,011 Trader Score: 6 reviews Rep Power: 10	Lost brake pressure completely Best case they hit the gas and not the brakes!! Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App __________________ Sam 2008 Mercury Sable Premier 2012 Kia Soul Base AT 1.6GDI Moved On: 2000 Sable LS Premium Duratec View what I have for sale: HERE ENTER NOW FOR May's WAGON ONLY CAR OF THE MONTH!! *CLICK HERE*

01-17-2013, 08:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
sousa632 I'll Be Watching You! Member Number: 37681 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Forked River, NJ Chapter: Northeast Drives: 01 Sable Wagon Duratec Visit: My Garage Posts: 2,427 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 10	My bet would be that they have a busted line and it blew the fluid out. __________________ John '01 Sable LS Premium Wagon Duratec dubbed 'The Silver Bullet' , '98 Windstar 3.8 Vote for Wagon of the Month NOW!! *CLICK HERE*

01-18-2013, 07:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
crackhead Devoted Member Member Number: 85 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Southern Maryland Visit: My Garage Posts: 2,100 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 13	I am betting on VAC line ripped or came off. __________________ 2000 Duratec SE White Wagon <span style="font-family:Optima">Voom: FPS X-Cal2

01-17-2013, 04:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
behlinla Technical Advisor Member Number: 14275 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wisconsin Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2006 Taurus SEL Visit: My Garage Posts: 5,705 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	Start by seeing if it has brake fluid in it. Press the pedal and see if it goes all the way to the floor or not. Pump the pedal and see if it build up pressure or not. If the pedal is hard to press, then look at the brake booster vacuum line.

01-17-2013, 04:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Automender12345 Senior Member Member Number: 25751 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Canton, Ohio Chapter: Northeast Drives: (2) 2001 Taurus and 2006 Taurus Visit: My Garage Posts: 533 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 4	If it is a bad line there should be a puddle of brake fluid under the car. I don't believe the master cylinder will completely fail maybe only one side. If the section of the cylinder fails the pedal will travel further but will still supply brakes. If it was close to the door they may not reacted in time to prees harder.

01-17-2013, 08:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
SoNic67 Devoted Member Member Number: 35029 Join Date: Mar 2011 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 1996 Sable LS, 3.0L V6 24V Duratec Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,320 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 5	Or they pressed the gas instead. Did YOU try the brakes?

01-17-2013, 08:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
NAmike Junior Member Member Number: 52332 Join Date: Jan 2013 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 96 taurus v6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 2 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Yeah, I'm going to check it out on sunday on my day off. Just trying to see what I am walking into. haha I am driving out to nj from pa just to look at it so i wasnt sure if i should be prepared with anything. Worst case probably a MC. best case..needs fluid and a bleed lol

01-17-2013, 08:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
sheila Crazy Devoted Member Member Number: 10865 Join Date: Dec 2006 Visit: My Garage Posts: 8,861 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 21	Be sure to check under the drivers door. Common line failure point inside the plastic coupling.

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