Brake Fluid

[ben205turbo 0]

Hi this may be silly but my brakes have gone rubbish the peddle goes all the way to the floor before anything happens. pads seem good. fluid bit low but not sure how high it should be theres no indicator? also would it matter that i have gti6 front brakes?? thanks

[Liquid_106 97 1 Cars]

'gone rubbish' - over a period of time or after you've changed something?

 

Are you still running the standard master cylinder? Different opinions on whether you need to upgrade the MC when using GTi6 brakes as they have larger pistons, so require greater peddle travel to work - some change, some don't feel the need to.

[Anthony 1,002]

If there has been a sudden and noticeable deterioration of the brakes, STOP USING THE CAR IMMEDIATELY and find out why.

 

A recent drop in fluid level and a pedal that going to the floor would suggest that there's a leak somewhere.

[ben205turbo 0]

just over time and think it standard master cylinder,

[ben205turbo 0]

ive never checked the fluid before so dont know if been low for a while or all leaked should i fill it and see if it escapes? if so not sure how how to fill

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

Could be allot of things, I always tend to recommend a complete brake overhaul with these car's now as age has crept in and can cause allot of issues

[Matt205 14]

Sounds like you need to have the system checked. You could have leak on a slave cylinder, union or pipe. As the system is split it is possible for the pedal to hit the floor as the fluid leaks out, but some breaking remains from the other side of then split system. In short, don't risk it - get it checked immediately.

[bondo 6]

Mate if you don't know how to top up the brake fluid, then get someone to look at the braking system. Personally I think you may need a new master cylinder -easy and cheap to replace but get it bench bled first.

 

and don't drive it until it is sorted - you could end up with no brakes at all in very short order and explaining an accident in an unroadworthy car could get tricky and VERY expensive as if the car is unroadworthy your insurance will be invalid.