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When you step on the brake pedal why would you have no brakes?
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∙ 12y ago
There are four major reasons this could happen:
1) Your brake pads or drums have become wet (as in driving through floods)
2) You have worn down your brake pads so much that they now do not come into contact with the rotor or drum
3) One or both of the hydraulic lines that lead to the brakes have been severed, or otherwise no longer contain brake fluid
4) The brake pedal mechanism has snapped off or broken below the floorboard
In case 1, slow application may dry brakes out, but not while still under water. In the other cases, repair is required. In any case, the emergency brake may still function to assist in slowing or atopping.
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How do you depress front disk brakes on a ford?
Step on the brake pedal.
When braking a vehicle equipped with anti lock brakes the driver needs to?
The driver would need to step on the brake pedal when braking a vehicle equipped with anti-lock brakes. FYI, the driver would also need to step on the brake pedal when braking a vehicle that is NOT equipped with anti-lock brakes. Hope this helps.
What is the first step of the threshold braking technique in vehicles that do not have anti-lock brakes abs?
Pivot your foot to the brake pedal and press firmly with your toes.
What would cause for the brake pedal to go all the way down and the car will stop but the brake pedal doesn't feel like it has pressure when you step on it?
It seems like there might be air in your brake system. You should try bleeding your brakes and filling it with fresh brake fluid.
Why does your parking brake warning light come on?
If it comes on when you step on the brake pedal you might need to bleed your brakes. Also check your brake fluid in the master cylinder.
Why would your car stall when you step on the brakes?
The power brake booster is bad.
How do you bleed brakes on 95 town car?
put brake fluid in reservoir and loosen the bleeder screws. step on the brake with the motor running and tighten bleeders before releasing brake pedal. repeat as needed
What can be the problem a 1996 contour brakes do not work but rear window brake works and you hear a clicking in the drive console when car in park and brake pedal is depressed?
Can't say that I fully understand the question. Rear window brake? Brakes don't work? Please explain. Does brake pedal go to the floor? No brake fluid in Master cylinder? due to leak. Brake pedal has normal travel but no stopping? Worn brake linings. Clicking in console could be normal, sounds like shift interlock is working properly. Allowing you to shift from "park" into other shift positions. Have to step on brake pedal to allow shift.
How do drum brakes work?
the brake shoes are expanded, and rub against the inside of the drum when the brakes are applied. the shoes are pushed apart by a brake cylinder that is operated by hydrolic pressure sent through the brake lines from the master cylinder when you step on the brake pedal. the brake fluid is what is forced througt the brake lines to the wheel cylinders. springs are attached to the shoes ,and pull them back away from the drums when the pedal is released. it is spring action against hydrolic pressure .
What does air in brake line do to the brakes?
The air in an air brake system is the "fluid" to activate the brake, much like brake fluid activates the brakes in your car. One difference is that you are not pushing air down the lines when you step on the brake pedal, instead you are releasing a metered amount of air, or "application pressure" from the reservoir, through the treadle valve (brake pedal/valve) to the brake chambers, to apply the brakes. Air also releases the parking brake, as the parking brake is always in the on mode, until you push a valve on the dashboard, sending compressed air to the parking brake chambers, releasing them. The parking brakes are spring powered, and the air over rides these springs.
Are drum brakes self adjusting?
Yes they are. Every time you back up and step on the brake, it activates the self adjustment. It has its limitations. Drum brakes can also be manually adjusted. If you notice you have to apply more pressure to your brake pedal your drum brakes may need to be adjusted. If you are not sure how, consult your favorite mechanic.
What is the brake light switch?
A brake light switch is a mechanical electric switch that is set in the off position (open circute) and located in front of the brake pedal. When you step on the pedal and its position changes the switch complete's its circute sending power to the brake light. The brake light switch is protected by a fuse or circute breaker and has no other connection with the operation of the brakes.
