any advice

1. kelxxx Newbie Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2

   #1 23rd June 2008, 14:07

   just pulling off my drive tryed to stop an my foot went straight to the floor i checked brake fluid which was pretty low so i topped it up but still no brakes,but ive got brake fluid round my rear tyre could it be the calipers
2. Saxotim Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2007 Leeds Posts: 2865 172 Cup, Mk2 VTR

   #2 23rd June 2008, 14:11

   what car have you got mate?
   discs or drums on the back.
   if its drums then its most likely the brake cylinder cos same thing happenend to me, except i was doin about 50 and foot hit the floor
3. kelxxx Newbie Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2

   #3 23rd June 2008, 14:13

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Saxotim what car have you got mate? discs or drums on the back. if its drums then its most likely the brake cylinder cos same thing happenend to me, except i was doin about 50 and foot hit the floor

   oh dear that aint gud ive got a vtr an got discs on the back
4. WelshyUK Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Northampton Posts: 1386 MK4Golf1.6SE,BMWE30Sport, KDX125,FZR400RRSP1

   #4 23rd June 2008, 14:50

   Possibly the bleed nipple on the caliper or worst case it could be that the piston seal has gone. This can be repaired though and a new seal fitted.
5. carl_hughes Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 blackpool Posts: 794 clio 182

   #5 23rd June 2008, 17:32

   nooo that def sounds like the cylinder is leaking